Beyond stereotypes | Read the full story >> […] It took some time for [Nagaland-based artist Canato Jimo] to realise that diversity didn’t necessarily mean something that is steeped in cultural symbolism. “I started out by doing the obvious thing — looking at culture-specific stories like folk tales and festivals that were celebrated in Nagaland,” … Read more
Archaeological evidence The existence of a unique, preAryan populace with a distinct cultural heritage and evolved literary traits has been fortified by archaeological evidence collected from the discovery of Harappa and Mohenjo-daro in the early 1920s, and further substantiated by the ongoing Keezhadi excavations in Tamil Nadu. With modern day advancements in handling fragile biodegradable … Read more
Source: Romila Thapar’s The Future in the Past in Caravan Magazine URL: https://caravanmagazine.in/excerpts/romila-thapar-essay-india-ancient-matriarchy Date Visited: 4 March 2024 Related posts: Romila Thapar >>
The Padmanabhapuram Palace at Thakkala has been included in the draft list of UNESCO world heritage sites. Cultural Affairs Minister K.C. Joseph said here on Wednesday that the notification about the draft list had been received by the government. The decision to include the palace in the draft list was taken by the advisory committee … Read more