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Women poets in Indian history: From the 'Therigatha' to the Bhakti movement

New Delhi, April 11 -- Among the earliest records of women's voices in India is the Pali Therigatha from well over 2,000 years ago. It is an anthology of poetry by Buddhist nuns, covering a variety of... और पढ़ें


Manu S. Pillai: Persian culture flourished in India-until the British arrived

New Delhi, March 14 -- In 1656, a senior courtier of the sultan of Golconda defected to the Mughals. Titled Mir Jumla, this Persian emigre was one of India's wealthiest, most powerful men: he lent mon... और पढ़ें


Manu S. Pillai: A secret history of the toilet, from assassins to 'poop suitcases'

New Delhi, Feb. 14 -- Death comes for people in the strangest of places, in the most unexpected ways. And in 1016 CE, legend has it, it came for Edmund Ironside, king of the English, while he was seat... और पढ़ें