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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

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

Children stand next to Roshan the camel, who brings books, in Mand, Pakistan

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Camel Library Project brings cheer to children in remote Balochistan

Deepa Alexander

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

Shonali Muthalaly 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’

This photograph from Devan Varma’s collection shows The Cochin State Forest Tramway that once ran through the Parambikulam Tiger Reserve and connected Chalakudy and Chinnar. It was built for the transportation of lumber and passengers by Rama Varma XV, ruler of erstwhile kingdom of Kochi

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Reviving memories of Cochin State Forest Tramway in Parambikulam Tiger Reserve

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

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

Rare sculptures of Rani Rudrama Devi unearthed in Khammam village

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Camel Library Project brings cheer to children in remote Balochistan

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

Young royals open up their palaces

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Kudukka Vina — Back from the brink

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

A 120-year-old bungalow in Mysuru finds new life as a chocolate factory

Artisan brand Naviluna is restoring a heritage bungalow, at walking distance from the Mysore Palace, and converting it to a brasserie

Updating traditions, women priests and ‘qazis’ are now officiating weddings

With Women’s Day around the corner, we take a look at how an increasing number of women are interested in becoming priests and ‘qazis’, and what it takes to be one

A group of devotees participating in Attukal Pongala will be cooking with ‘valiyachennellu’ from Wayanad this year

The famed Pongala, which falls on February 27 in connection with the annual festival at Attukal Bhagavathy Temple in the Kerala capital, will be held in the homes of devotees in keeping with COVID-19 regulations and some of them will be offering the goddess bran-rich valiyachennellu, a native organic rice

Sepia-tinted memories: Tamil Nadu’s enduring links with Burma

As the world trains its lens on Myanmar following a military-declared emergency, India’s Burma repatriates recall howthey have kept their ties alive with the land of their birth

Chennai’s iconic church, the ‘Kirk’ turns 200

One of the city’s most beloved icons, St Andrew’s, fondly known as the Kirk, was consecrated on February 25,1821

The Bihar Museum Biennale 2021 kicks off on March 22

In its first edition, the event will take connoisseurs of art to different museums in the country and abroad, showcasing key pieces of work

Arabic calligraphy: Art between the lines of prayer

A 24-year-old with a global presence and her teacher are among a few keeping the art of Arabic calligraphy alive in India

How Tholpavakoothu emerged out of the shadows

Ramachandra Pulavar’s innovative ideas have brought international recognition to Tholpavakoothu, the traditional puppetry of Kerala

When walls disappear

The Artlords of Afghanistan paint on thick concrete barricades, hoping to turn Kabul back into the city of culture that it once was, from the fortress it has now become

Chennai to see a festival that celebrates Tamil

DakshinaChitra’s LangFest 2021 celebrates Tamil and its many facets while promoting young contemporary talent from the city

Alagappa Chettiar and the untold story of his Jupiter Airlines launched in pre-independence Madras

A tribute to Alagappa Chettiar, the business tycoon, philanthropist and aviator who received the Padma Bhushan in 1957

Sharat Sunder Rajeev and Sruthi Satheesan are bringing out a range of collectibles that portray Travancore’s heritage

The products include articulated paper dolls, bookmarks and art prints

Thichoor Mohanan: ‘I experiment, but I don’t compromise on the techniques’

From playing at the temple next door to performing for Panchavadyam ensembles, Thichoor Mohanan has carved a niche for himself with the edakka

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