Bison Horn Maria, an exotic tribal community of Chhattisgarh, Central India
Bison horn maria tribal dancersc8.alamy.comAbove image: Bison Horn Maria tribal community of central India. Dressed to perform Gaur danceTribal cap of Chhattisgarh state,...
View ArticleWhy was UK's warship HMS ''Nabob'' after WWII misused on its 17th voyage?
HMS Nabob British aircraft carrier, royalnavyresearcharchive.org.ukHMS Nabob British aircraft carrier, uboat.netAbove image: HMS Nabob, a 'Ruler' class escort carrier, was torpedoed on August 22,...
View ArticleHMS Nabob (US built ) and her brief history
. HMS Nabob 1944. in.pinterest.comAbove image: US built HMS Nabob (D77), aerial view, in March 44 off the coast of California during her post modification work up with Avengers of 852 Squadron. The...
View ArticleGorton castle, Shimla, an impressive legacy of British architect Col. Sir...
Gorton Castle, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. victorianweb.orgGorton Castle, located in Shimla, the capital city of Himachal Pradesh, India, is a prominent colonial-era structure with a fascinating...
View ArticleRR Phantom II 1934 "Star of India" named after famous 563 ct sapphire is a...
1934 Rolls-Royce "Star of Indiac1.staticflickr.comThe 1934 Rolls-Royce "Star of India" is an extraordinary vehicle with a deep-rooted connection to Indian royalty, epitomizing the extravagance and...
View ArticleRothney Castle, Shimla, HP ,once the residence of founder of Indian National...
Rothney Castle, Shimla thatstunningguy.comRothney Castle, also known as Sheeshe Wali Kothi is a heritage colonial rusty mansion located on a slope near the famous Jakhoo hills in Shimla city,...
View ArticleMysore Maharajahs' fleet of Rolls Royce cars and ''doing a Mysore'' -colonial...
The Wadiyar dynasty of Mysore, which ruled almost continuously from 1399 to 1947, played a significant role in the history and development of their kingdom. Initially, they were vassals to the...
View ArticleThe stories of Indian maharajahs and their ill-treatment at RR Showroom in...
For generations of Indian royals of the princely states of India because of their close association with the status conscious British officers, pomp and luxury mattered more than anything else....
View ArticleSwamimali's fascinating Bronze idols making, a legacy of Chola Dynasty
The sthapathi, or the community of artisans in Swamimalai, Tamil Nadu, are the practitioners of an ancient craft that began under the Chola dynasty. They craft exquisite bronze statues of religious...
View ArticleTraditional Paavai Vilakku (damsel with a lamp) made in Nachiyar Kovil, TN...
Nachiyar Kovil Paavai Vilakku (lamp), vgocart.comAbove image: Made by trained hereditary artisans (Pathaar) of Nachiyar Kovil town near Kumbakonam town, the Paavai Vilakku (damsel with the lamp) is a...
View ArticleThe dirty culture of Freebies during elections - Will the Union Government...
Promises i.pinimg.com/ (Deccan Chronicle)Freebies for votes. everyday-india.blogspot.comlinked in, comPoliticians and freebiesIn the last two decades on the increase in the States like Tamil Nadu has...
View ArticlePoliticians and Hell!!
3.amazonaws.com/in.images.search.yahoo.comlines before the hell gates.Reader's DigestOvercrowding in the Afterlife: In the last twenty years, the exponential growth of the global population has...
View ArticleJames Fergusson, Scottish architectural historian, made Indian architecture...
ames Fergusson (architect) en. Wikipedia. orgEarly Life and Career: James Fergusson, born on 22 January 1808 in Ayr, Scotland, was the son of an army surgeon. His early education took place at the...
View Article''Severe verbal abuse from the wife is like washing one's hand in a pond full...
There is no husband in the world who does not get clobbered by his wife at least once in a life time. If the husband denies this ubiquitous martial misadventure which is inevitable, he is a liar....
View ArticleMarital problems are on the increase in Chennai and other places in Tamil Nadu
media.istockphoto.comAccording to a news paper report published several years ago in Chennai, men are increasingly voicing their marital distress with the Association for Protection of Men receiving...
View ArticleBadami Chalukya architecture, Karnataka - a fascinating early temple design...
The Badami Chalukya architecture, flourishing from the 5th to the 8th centuries CE, represents a significant phase in Hindu temple architecture. Originating in the Malaprabha river basin, in...
View ArticleThe Kavala limestone Caves of Dandeli, Karnataka, a fine destination for...
The Kavala Caves are a natural wonder and a must-visit for anyone exploring Dandeli, where natural beauty blends with wildlife and bio-diversity. It is a memorable destination for nature lovers. The...
View ArticleLate Prince Philip' s irritating gaffes - left a lasting blot on the British...
Prince Philip.pinimg.comPrince Philip, who passed away at 99 (third week of April, 2021), was known for a long record of inappropriate and awkward remarks. His comments often caused offense,...
View ArticleSnana Purnima, the Royal bath of Lord Jagannath and his siblings, Puri -...
Snana Purnima, also known as Snana Jatra, is an important ceremonial event in the Jagannath culture, symbolizing the ritualistic bathing of Lord Jagannath and his siblings, Lord Balabhadra and Devi...
View ArticlePolitical campaigns - avatars taken by Indian politicians to win the assembly...
gimmick to get vote quora.comnIn the realm of political campaigning, few can outmaneuver Indian politicians. On the campaign trail, these netas display a masterful understanding of the cultural and...
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