Excerpt : Mahanadi – The Tale of a River
Anita Agnihotri translated from Bengali by Nivedita Sen Mahanadi is a uniquely long and copious Indian river. It originates from the foothills of the Sihaoa hills in the Dhamtari district of Chhattisgarh, flows through Chhattisgarh and then enters Odisha. In 1955,
The Story of the Majnu in ‘Majnu-ka-Tilla’
Steaming momos and sizzling Korean barbecues, blueberry cheesecakes and bibimbap, laphing and thentuk—this is what MKT or Majnu-ka-Tilla is known for to most youngsters. Nestled near Delhi University's North Campus, this culinary haven has become a beloved haunt for students
Swami Vivekananda’s Iconic Speech at the 1893 World’s Parliament of Religions: A Vision of Unity
On this very day in 1893, Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902) gave a seminal speech at the World’s Parliament of Religions in Chicago, United States, that is today recognized as the birthplace of the worldwide interfaith movement. It was at this first
May Day in India: Honoring Workers’ Rights and Celebrating Labour Solidarity
May Day, also known as International Workers' Day or Labour Day, holds a significant place in India's cultural fabric, celebrated across the nation's diverse linguistic landscapes. From Kamgar Din in Hindi to Karmikara Dinacharane in Kannada, Karmika Dinotsavam in Telugu,
The Timeless Charm of Books as Gifts: Sentimental, Sustainable & Everlasting
When it comes to giving a present to someone, we have a slew of thoughts running through our heads, and we end up with confusion. So, why not go for a gift that is both inexpensive and readily available? One
Celebrating Fictional Pets: Unforgettable Companions from Books, Movies & Shows
Our furry, cuddly, feathery, and sometimes scaly friends add bounds of joy and a touch of chaos to our lives. The random cat hair clinging to our sweaters, the enthusiastic tail wags of our dogs, the playful bubbles of our
Crafting Illustrated Books: The Creative Process Behind Niyogi Books’ Masterpieces
In the realm of artistic expression, the creation of art or illustrated books is a profound endeavor, akin to the creative process of artists themselves. Much like a painter delicately crafting strokes on canvas or a sculptor molding raw materials,
Decoding the Boseian Myth: Jagadish Chandra Bose’s Pioneering Role in Radio Science
In Bengal, there has always been a ‘Boseian’ myth that Bose was the inventor of the radio and that Marconi ran away with the radio and the glory that came with it. Bose’s research on plant response and plant physiology
Excerpt – Wayel Kati: The Quest of the Seven Guardians
India is a land of a myriad stories, where tales of magic, myths and prophecies abound. From the heart and hills of Manipur, comes this folklore-based fantasy of seven guardians chosen to retrieve the Wayel Kati— the scissor of justice. Led