GrininGrinWhat the goddess ridesLook out for what the Goddess Durga is riding in this year — it explains a lot about the world.Oct 15, 20231Oct 15, 20231
GrininGrinIt is #Mahalaya2023 and once again #BirendraKrishnaBhadra — through the sheer power of his voice —…Birendra Krishna Bhadra was a renowned Bengali radio broadcaster, playwright, actor, and director. He was born in Kolkata in 1905 and died…Oct 14, 2023Oct 14, 2023
GrininGrinThe legend of NarasimhaUnderstanding the half-man, half-lion avatar of Vishnu in Indian culture and Hindu spiritual imagination and history.Mar 9, 2023Mar 9, 2023
GrininGrinSita Ram, the forgotten genius of water colour painting in IndiaIn the 1800s, Sita Ram created some of the most beautiful water colours. But his work has largely been forgotten.Mar 6, 2023Mar 6, 2023
GrininGrinAncient machines and where to find them in IndiaWhether you believe them or not, ancient India has many-a story about fantastical machines.Mar 5, 2023Mar 5, 2023
GrininGrinWhen Vivekananda met TeslaThe great Indian Hindu spiritual philosopher and the rebel genius of science met in 1896. Here’s what happened.Feb 17, 2023Feb 17, 2023
GrininGrinMeet the incredible first women doctors of IndiaThey created history by breaking every social barrier of that time to chase their professional dreams.Feb 17, 2023Feb 17, 2023
GrininGrinA quick history of plastic surgery in ancient IndiaThe ancient Indian doctor Sushruta is considered the Father of Surgery. He lived in the 6th century BCE.Jan 30, 2023Jan 30, 2023
GrininGrinThe nawab who loved dogsThe last nawab of Junagadh (in Gujarat, India) saved the Gir lion, bred Gir indigenous cattle, and held lavish weddings for his dogs.Jan 9, 20231Jan 9, 20231
GrininGrinBasava and his ShivaThe 12th-century poet and philosopher Basava had one muse — the god Shiva. It was a unique relationship.Jan 4, 2023Jan 4, 2023