The Dharmashastras, among which Manusmriti remains preeminent, clearly distinguishes between Shudras and the twice-born castes ...

For centuries, historians and linguists have been searching for the cradle of the Indo-Europeans, an ancient people who ...

Stepwells were once the heart of India’s water management — cooling cities, storing rain, and building community. Long before climate change became a crisis, ancient engineers found smart, sustainable ...

There are six schools of philosophy developed in India with the beginning of the ... to preserve their ritual authority and maintain the social hierarchy through the propagation of the Mimamsa ...

From ancient to modern times, India has played a central role in human history. The Story of India offers educational resources for teachers wanting to use the DVD and the rich content on this web ...

India is home to 43 UNESCO World Heritage Sites—35 cultural, 7 natural, and 1 mixed—each reflecting the country’s rich heritage and scenic beauty. From ancient temples to mighty forts ...

For many years, the ancient Greeks ... economies from India to Europe. This demand gave rise to some of the first truly international trade routes and shaped the structure of the world economy ...

The session explored India’s ancient timekeeping techniques and their continued relevance in contemporary science. The conference aims to provide new direction to scientific research and ...