Sandhya
Cardamom, often called ‘Grain of Paradise’, is native to India. It is a pungent, aromatic herb, first used around the 8th century. Cardamom, rightly termed, as the Queen of Spices, is a highly priced exotic spice. The history of Indian cardamom is as old as human civilization. Cardamom was the most popular spArchive for February, 2020
February 24th, 2020
A Vijayanagar Bronze from Padi
Chandramoorthy Department of Archaeology Government of Tamilnadu.
Padi, a small village situated in the Saidapet taluk of Chenglepet District is about 13 km North West of Chennai. The epigraphs of this place refer to this village as Tiruvalithayam in, Ambatturnadu, which was a sub-division of Jayangonda Chola Val
February 17th, 2020
Forgotten Cereals
Dr. P. Sudhakar
Millets were first cultivated in Asia, Africa and Europe, in pre-historic times. Being rich in carbohydrates, proteins and minerals, they were the staple food for the poor of Rome and Europe during the middle ages. Though crops like rice, wheat, maize, etc., have gained importance; some regions in India still cultivate millets.February 17th, 2020
A Terracotta from Maniyambadi
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Sugavana Murugan
Maniyambadi is a small village in Dharmapuri District. The village is famous for its Chennakesava Perumal Temple built by the great Jagadeva Raya of the later Vijayanagar period who had successfully fought in the Penukonda war. The ancient site is identified with the hills of Mookanoor MalaiFebruary 11th, 2020
Are Big Dams Temples of Modern India?
B. Vijayasarathy
There is lot of controversy and conflict regarding the construction of Narmada dam. Will construction of big dams like Narmada really contribute to the sustainable development of this country? When you say no to this question you will be branded as anti- development activist. People involved in degrading the environment in the naFebruary 11th, 2020
Dance in South Indian Sculpture and Painting
Professor Leela Ganapathy Head of Department of History of Arts Government College of Arts & Crafts, Madras
Art is a collaboration between God and man, raising him to the exclusive band of creators and taking him deeply within and around his handiwork. It is a unique result of a unique temperament with its beauty derivedFebruary 3rd, 2020
Consultation on “Orans/ Dev-Vans”: Deemed to be Forests Climate Change and EbA links
18-19 Oct 2019 at KRAPAVIS Oran Training Centre, Alwar
Aman Singh
WORKSHOP STATEMENT / DECLARATION
About a year ago, (on 03/07/2018), the Supreme Court (SC) of India issued an Order declaring all Orans to be "deemed forests". If implemented, this Supreme Court Order wou
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HISTORICAL ANTIQUITIES IN SENDURAI AREA AND A 1300 YEARS OLD PALLAVA INSCRIPTION WITH SRIVATSAM SCULPTURE – A REPORT
Historical Antiquities in Sendurai
Traces of pre-historic man have been found around Sendurai in Perambalur-Tiruvalluvar District of Tamilnadu. On the bank of a stream beside the road from Sendurai to Nakkambodi, a rge number of urns and bla