Tag: history
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When Lincoln Met Darwin
Two men from different era’s and ideology share a birthday. If they were to meet, They met at Zenzi Jokesar’s tea ceremony where every sip energizes.
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Me-Dam-Me-Phi Philosophy
Dr. Basil Thistledown creatively discusses the Ahom festival Me-Dam-Me-Phi, blending humor and cultural insights about ancestral worship and its significance in family connections.
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Crown Compassion and Clever rule.
The Nurturing Queen of Madurai. It was a warm afternoon at Mango Meadows, and the air was buzzing with lively debate about the contributions of women throughout history. The conversation inevitably veered toward the queens who went to war, their bravery in battle, and their courage on the front lines. But why, I wondered aloud,…
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Madras Morning and Chennai Chronicles
It is Madras day, and Madras is on my mind.
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Aurangzeb: Insights and Lamentations | Book Review
Book Review. Author: Charu Nivedita Translator from Tamil Nandita Krishnan. ISBN: 9789 356 993 921 publisher: HarperCollins India. It was the title that got my fancy conversations with Aurangzeb the emperor who gave us Aurangabad, the favourite target of all Hindutva, the simple man whose personal life was about selling caps and surviving on…
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Jackal’s Labyrinth
The jackal holds profound significance in ancient mythology, embodying wisdom and guidance across cultures. In Egyptian lore, it symbolizes Anubis, guiding souls through death’s veil. In Hindu mythology, it is linked to Kali and Shiva, representing cunning and adaptability. In Tibetan Buddhism, it symbolizes independence and self-reliance, guiding seekers through spiritual illusions. The jackal teaches…
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