< The Games We Play || The Indian Head Wobble || Thanjavur Toys || Indigenous Toys of India > The Indian head shake, that fluid oscillation of the head, is a cultural phenomenon that often baffles outsiders. Is it a “yes”? A “no”? A “maybe”? The answer : it depends. Our head

< The Art of Bhatukali Toys, Maharashtra || The Games We Play || Indigenous Toys of India > Kitchen. It’s played a big role in my life. As a modern woman I have completed a full circle on different relations with that space. Loved kitchen and all kinds of kitchen sets as a

< Indigenous Toys of India | Dhingli & Dhingla, Kutch | The Games We Play > Parents, imagine giving your child a toy that’s not only safe and cuddly but also carries the heart of India’s vibrant culture. Meet Dhingla & Dhingli—rug dolls handcrafted in the Kutch region of

< The Wandering Jātis of India | Bahuroopiya | Bharatiya Manas > The wandering jātis of India, such as the Bahuroopiya, hold a profound and multifaceted significance within Bharatiya samaj, Indian society. Their existence is not merely as entertainers but as carriers of

Once upon a time in Ancient India there were two monkeys and one cat. In a dense forest, the two monkeys found a loaf of bread. They were thrilled but soon started arguing over how to divide it fairly. Just then, the clever cat happened to pass by. Seeing their argument, the

Honoured to be part of this extraordinary journey. When Hari Vadlamani dreams, it’s not just about building institutions : it’s about awakening possibilities. CEK was born from one such dream, after deep, reflective dialogues with Hari in 2021. By 2022, we had co-founded the

You might enjoy reading this fascinating slice of history intertwined with Awadh’s love for Lord Hanuman I wrote about … sometime last year. #HanumanJayanti esamskriti.com/e/Culture/Fest…

A proud moment for every Indian across the world! The inclusion of the Gita and Natyashastra in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register is a global recognition of our timeless wisdom and rich culture. The Gita and Natyashastra have nurtured civilisation, and consciousness for

Maria A Oquendo, the new Chair of DSM-6 (yes it's coming) has received unrestricted educational grants and/or lecture fees form AstraZeneca, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Eli Lilly, Janssen, Otsuka, Pfizer, Sanofi-Aventis, and Shire. She receives royalties from the commercial use of....

I feel deeply honoured to be felicitating Dr. Navjivan Rastogi this Guru Purnima — a scholar whose pioneering work on Kashmir Shaivism, Abhinavagupta, Tantra, and aesthetics has profoundly shaped how we understand these intricate traditions today. His dedication as a teacher,

This Guru Poornima we had the privilege of felicitating Prof. Navjivan Rastogi, a foremost authority on Kashmir Shaivism and Abhinavagupta’s thought. Through decades of pioneering research, critical editions, and heartfelt teaching, he has illuminated intricate philosophies,

Gurus are the OS update of our paramparas — keeping ancient wisdom alive and running in us. Through #Grateful2Gurus, INDICA honours Prof. Navjivan Rastogi ji, who brings Kashmir Shaivism & Abhinavagupta’s brilliance into our times. INDICA Shivakumar GV INDICA Sunny Narang #INDICA

🔗 For registration: indica.events/event/41st-sym… Yogini Vinayachandra Nithin Sridhar Aparna M Sridhar Prasad Kaipa Sai Sambat Saiswaroopa Iyer Abhinav Agarwal vijayalakshmi V Blogsophist Indica Moksha Indica Today Indica Yoga Indica Books Indica Pictures विपुल कोचर/Vipul Kocher Avatans Kumar 🕉 Sumedha V Ojha

Three sharp minds. Three luminous journeys. Now converging … to breathe life into Bhārat’s voice, one word at a time. Saiswaroopa Iyer Abhinav Agarwal Dimple Congratulations. May this new chapter at INDICA be filled with clarity, courage, and creative fire. Onwards!