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How the Pasteur Institute of India became one of the pioneers in vaccine production

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With the focus now on vaccination, a look at the history and work of the Coonoor-based institute

The Great Explorer Posthumous portrait of Christopher Columbus by Sebastiano del Piombo, 1519. No authentic portraits of Columbus have been identified yet. PHOTO: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

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Countdown begins to discover where Columbus came from

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Walter Scheel (second from right), Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development of the Federal Republic of Germany, visiting IIT Madras in 1963

How the Cold War in Germany played a small yet significant part in establishing IIT Madras

Srivatsan S A recently-published research paper unearths an oft-forgotten chapter in the establishment of IIT-Madras and its connection with the Cold War in Germany, which resulted in the formation of the now-revered institution

Dr Sahil Kumar Nautiyal (right) and his partner Anshul Maithani

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What does it mean to be a gay doctor in India?

Kinshuk Gupta Dr Sahil Kumar Nautiyal says that being gay and a doctor are both important parts of his identity, along with many other facets

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Unique literature kit ‘Telugu Sahitimoorthulu’ introduces Telugu authors to the next generation

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Tamil series from Singapore dwell on identity issues

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Ideas of sustainability from India at the London Design Biennale, 2021

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‘Aaghosham’, an online festival celebrating the spirit of Kerala

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The Mummy returns: Egypt is looking to the past to rebuild its national identity

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How a Tamil opera was adapted to Kathakali

A visual story of Gussadi, a tradition in Adilabad

Hyderabad-based Jennifer Alphonse documents the Dandari-Gussadi tribal tradition through a documentary and book

Mundeshvari temple: History in every stone

Mundeshvari temple in Bihar is considered by many to be the oldest functional temple in India

Meet the designer helping artisans get vaccinated

Sonica Sarna, a designer based in Delhi, is helping hundreds of weavers, printers, and dyers who form a part of the fashion supply chain, register for COVID-19 vaccinations

How the Pasteur Institute of India became one of the pioneers in vaccine production

With the focus now on vaccination, a look at the history and work of the Coonoor-based institute

Indian English is a Prakrit, not a creole, says linguist Peggy Mohan

Her new book speaks of how Indian languages evolved via generations of migratory patterns

Countdown begins to discover where Columbus came from

Scientists hope to identify his geographic origin by examining his DNA.

What does it mean to be a gay doctor in India?

Dr Sahil Kumar Nautiyal says that being gay and a doctor are both important parts of his identity, along with many other facets

How the Cold War in Germany played a small yet significant part in establishing IIT Madras

A recently-published research paper unearths an oft-forgotten chapter in the establishment of IIT-Madras and its connection with the Cold War in Germany, which resulted in the formation of the now-revered institution

Rare sculptures of Rani Rudrama Devi unearthed in Khammam village

Temple was built during the reign of the Kakatiya queen

Camel Library Project brings cheer to children in remote Balochistan

In this arid Pakistan province, Roshan the camel brings the world to children missing school due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Esther David collaborates with Indian Jewish communities to record recipes for ‘Bene Appétit: The Cuisine of the Indian Jews’

Author Esther David travels across India, collaborating with Jewish communities to learn how to cook traditional, closely guarded recipes for her new book, ‘Bene Appétit: The Cuisine of the Indian Jews’

Young royals open up their palaces

With installations in iconic properties and a focus on circular fashion in India, the second edition of Karkhana Chronicles has its heart in the right place

Kudukka Vina — Back from the brink

Rajendar Marar’s efforts have given a new lease of life to the single-stringed Kudukka Vina

Reviving memories of Cochin State Forest Tramway in Parambikulam Tiger Reserve

A short film clip shows the Cochin State Forest Tramway in Parambikulam Tiger Reserve making its way through the Western Ghat forest with lumber. Considered an engineering marvel, it connected Chalakudy and Chinnar

A ventilator for the Landour Community Hospital

How the people of Landour with the help of friends raised money for medical equipment at the Landour Community Hospital — all in a day

Partition Museum and other centres will hopefully outlast the events of today, says Lady Kishwar Desai

As the iconic Partition Museum, Amritsar, wins ‘Best Wider World Tourism Project’, Lady Kishwar Desai speaks on the future of history tourism amid the pandemic

A campaign to save Visakhapatnam’s 2000-year-old Buddhist site of Thotlakonda

Historians and biologists campaign to protect the ancient Buddhist site of Thotlakonda in Visakhapatnam, which is home to an estimated 90 species of birds

How Assam’s illustrators are framing the festive cheer of Bihu

Bihu can be cute too! Using nostalgia as their guide, illustrators in Assam recreate Bihu customs to strike a happy chord

Meet the Chennai girl who is now a priest in a village in Wales

Shirley Murphy grew up in Chennai but now lives and works in Wales as a priest

What’s unique about Kumbakonam Ramaswamy temple?

Built in Kumbakonam in honour of the 12-year-old Vijayanagar king, Srirama Raya, it depicts Hanuman reciting the Ramayana

Gautam Sen’s latest book is on India’s historic fascination with automobiles

In ‘The Automobile’, author Gautam Sen chronicles the history of motor cars in India and how a passion for cars fuelled the industry even before Independence

The past is present at Madurai Nadaga Samgam

The oldest and the most active TN Nadaga Nadigar Sangam holds sway in Madurai

Ugadi, Puthandu, Bihu, Vaisakhi: How India ushers in a new year

Amid COVID-19 second wave, subdued but spirited celebrations usher in the new year, whether it is Ugadi, Navreh, Bihu, Vishu or Vaisakhi

Story of a heritage house, illustrious occupants

The ‘House of Baruas’ in Guwahati will turn 100 in 2022

A shot of hot, Himalayan rasam at Avva’s Cafe in Bir

Bir, the village in Himachal known for its paragliding, has an authentic South Indian café just off the landing ground

Ummayude dukham: Mary’s lament in Mohiniyattam

A ragamalika with inventive choreography made the performance of Ummayude Dukham interesting

How Jamakkalam weavers are reinventing this heritage product

From innovative designs to playful fabric blends, the age-old, GI-tagged Bhavani jamakkalam is undergoing a makeover

Anand Patwardhan’s documentary ‘Reason’ exposes the culture of fear

Anand Patwardhan’s 2018 documentary film ‘Reason’ is showing with English subtitles for the first time in India.

Kalaripayattu exponent Arifa Kodiyil on learning and teaching the ancient martial art form of Kerala

Arifa Kodiyil, a four-time State champion, believes every woman should learn Kalaripayattu to defend herself

The Buddhist nuns who learn Kung Fu and lend a strong helping hand

The Drukpa order of Buddhist nuns that performs Kung Fu has been shortlisted for the Vaclav Havel Human Rights Prize 2020

Heritage enthusiasts document and excavate structural remains in Fort Kochi

Heritage enthusiasts in Fort Kochi spearheaded an effort to locate, excavate and document scattered and partially exposed stones of historic importance

Thanjavur art plates: More than just curios

Technology and innovation have helped revive the lustre of Thanjavur’s art plates

This book collates the traditions, rituals and cuisine of the Thanjavur Maharastrian community

Jaishri P Rao documents the 350 years’ old rich culinary and cultural heritage of the Thanjavur Maharashtrian community

On World Storytelling Day, 21 narrators will share personal accounts of dealing with fear and anxiety

Organised by Mumbai-based The Secret Passages, in collaboration with Chennai-based Katha Vriksh and Mumbai-based Storycellar, the theme of the event centres around Better Endings, New Beginnings

Tipperary Bungalow: Yercaud’s heritage home of misty memories

Like many relics of the British Raj, Tipperary Bungalow, among the oldest in Yercaud, has a storied past that lives only in oral recollections. It continues to be the hub of a coffee plantation

Forever pressing play with Lou Ottens’ invention, the cassette tape

On March 6 2021, Lou Ottens, a pioneer in the audio tech world, passed away. We speak with collectors about why this medium will always remain special

The curious case of controversial historian Audrey Truschke

Audrey Truschke’s work is problematic not for its elisions and omissions but for the implications it holds for Western scholarship on India

An earnest effort to revive indigenous art and crafts

Sankalp Art Village creates a platform for artisans to improve their designs and cater to modern needs

Karmegha Konar — the forgotten doyen

Scholar Karmegha Konar’s grand daughters recall stories that show his contribution to the language of Tamil

How durability of palm leaf has made it a viable eco-friendly packaging option

Handcrafted palm leaf boxes for packing food have regained popularity in Tamil Nadu as a sustainable, durable option

The traditional bell and brass metal craft of Budithi in AP is struggling for patronage

Today it has less than 20 surviving units with about 60 artisans who are struggling to save the 200-year-old rural craft

Museum celebrates the functional beauty of vintage technology

The Chettinad Vintage Gallery in Pillaiyarpatti, Sivagangai district, has a motley collection of rare cars, clocks, cameras and more — all in working condition

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