A Visit to Tulip and Rose Gardens in Delhi
Gardeners said the Tulip peak bloom would likely begin around February 15th, then I visited nearby rose gardens at Chanakyapuri in Delhi.
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Why the Washington Post Layoffs Matter to India, Journalism, and Democracy
Washington Post Layoffs may appear to be a problem limited to the United States. But it raises several important questions for us in India
Buddhist Iconography: World’s Earliest Visual Traditions
Eastern Orthodox Iconography in India belief means holding on to the faith of the first century. No new beliefs added to iconography. An interview with Fr Rijo Geevarghese.
Meet Qatari Craftsman Keeping Dhow Tradition Alive
His name is Ahamad, a Qatari craftsman who creates exquisite dhow showpieces— as a lifelong passion carrying centuries of maritime tradition.
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Begum Samru, only catholic ruler, who Built Sardhana Church
After her conversion, Begum Samru commissioned what would become her greatest architectural legacy — the Sardhana Church.
Sreenivasan Movies on Video Cassettes in 1980’s
In the early 1980s, Movies on Video Cassettes transformed film consumption in the Gulf, especially in Kuwait.
An Unpleasant Experience at Thyagaraja Stadium Delhi
At Thyagaraja Stadium Delhi whenever we all stood up two or three times in unison the wooden floor in our row began to shake.
When an Indian Volcano Met an Ethiopian Emperor
Beginning his journey in Ethiopia and concluding it in Delhi, Dr. Paulos Mar Gregorios —born Paul Varghese — left behind ideas and, institutions, transformed by his brilliance.
Brains? Not required, Put your on Rent
Feel free to put your brains on rent in some other country. You won’t be needing them here in Delhi — not right now.
The Surge in Hanging Scenes in Malayalam Cinema
A review of recent OTT releases alone reveals more than ten films featuring one or more scenes involving hanging Scenes in Malayalam Cinema