There’s a certain magic in the air just before Durga Puja. You can feel it in the gentle morning breeze that carries the fragrance of shiuli flowers, and you can hear it in the distant, rhythmic beat of the dhak. It’s a feeling deep in our souls, a
In the heart of Assam, where the mighty Brahmaputra whispers tales of old, a powerful current of creativity has been flowing for decades. It's a river of words, nurtured and guided by women. This isn't just a story about literature; it's the living, breathing
Every language is like a river, carrying stories from the mountains of the past to the oceans of the future. For the Dimasa people of Northeast India, their language, also known as Grao Dima, is this sacred river. The very name 'Dimasa' means "children of the great
In the heart of Devbhoomi Uttarakhand, where every mountain peak seems to whisper tales of the divine, lies a temple that is not just built of stone, but of stories, faith, and centuries of devotion. The Beleshwar Mahadev Temple in Champawat is one such sacred jewel. It’s a place
There's a certain magic in the air of Porbandar. It’s in the salty sea breeze that whispers tales of trade and tradition, in the sacred grounds that gave us Mahatma Gandhi, and in the unwavering devotion that echoes from the Sudama Temple. It’s a city that
There are stories that we hear, and then there are stories that become a part of our very being. The tale of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, or Shambhu Raje as he is lovingly called, is one such saga. It’s a story etched into the heart of Maharashtra and the soul
There's a certain energy in the air, a palpable sense of pride that fills the streets of Maharashtra and the hearts of Indians everywhere as February approaches. It's the time we hear the thunderous roar of "Jai Bhavani, Jai Shivaji!". This isn't
I still remember the sight of the familiar red and yellow Thakur Prasad Panchang hanging from a nail in my grandmother’s kitchen. For her, it wasn't just a calendar. It was a sacred map for the entire year, a trusted companion she would consult before any significant
Some names in our history are not just names; they are chants, they are war cries, they are legacies of fire and courage. One such name that makes every Maharashtrian's chest swell with pride is Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. He wasn't just the son of the legendary