Women had played a central role in the rise of Chola power but as their power faded, so too did the status of their women. Chola royal women practically disappeared from the historical record from the ...

But there really is no modern parallel to this remarkable organisation. Like the Chola state, the Five Hundred had a formidable ability to incorporate diverse groups. Its members included Brahmins, ...

There is no arguing that today, the Chola period is best remembered for its overseas expansions. In 1025-26, Chola emperor Rajendra I (r. 1014-1044) dispatched an expedition to Kedah, a rich Malay ...

India has 29 states with at least 720 districts comprising of approximately 6 lakh villages, and over 8200 cities and towns. Indian postal department has allotted a unique postal code of pin code ...

A video of a man talking to a little boy selling papad on an Indian beach went viral, evoking strong feelings on the internet. “YouNick Viral Trust” shared the little video on Instagram ...

In 1024, Rajendra Chola dreamt up the grandest, riskiest, campaign ever planned by a medieval Indian ruler: an attack across the seas on Kedah (in today’s Malaysia). Both Rajendra Chola and the ...

Kanisetti said if not for the queen Sembiyan Mahadevi “there would not have been the Chola Empire”. Elaborating on how she patronised temples and built the popular support for the Chola empire ...

Chakradhar began his journey as a papad vendor five decades ago, selling them for just 5 paise each, adapting to changing times and inflation by gradually increasing the price. "I have been ...

A video of a man's conversation with a little boy selling papad on a beach has gone viral with close to 10 million views. Listen to Story A man’s conversation with a little boy selling papad on a ...

From words like cash (from the Tamil kasu) and Coromandel Coast (from Chola Mandalam or Chola circle) to Tamil temple architecture and economic systems that made Indian textiles world-famous ...

Soak chickpeas in water overnight, then cook them in a pressure cooker until they’re soft. Heat some oil in a pan and toss in cumin seeds, a bay leaf, and a cinnamon stick. Put in chopped onions and ...

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