Culture

“A Nation’s culture resides in the hearts and in the soul of its people.”

– Mahatma Gandhi

CultureEditor's PickIndiaSociety

Mula Gabharu: The Woman Who Fought to Avenge Her Love

This is the fifth in a 5-part weekly essay series – Veiled Valour: The Forgotten Women of Warfare. Mula Gabharu was born into the Ahom Dynasty of Assam, as the daughter of King Supimphaa. She was married to Phrasenmung Borgohain, the chief general of the Ahom army. Legend has it that Mula Gabharu loved Phrasenmung deeply, with a devotion that becomes central to her story and her legacy. Her strength was born from love, her love for her husband, for her motherland, and for the ideals she refused to surrender. Even in heartbreak, she found bravery.

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CultureEditor's PickIndiaSociety

Razia Sultan: The Only Woman Ruler of Delhi

As the first woman to sit on the throne of the Delhi Sultanate, Razia Sultan had to claw her way through deeply ingrained misogyny. She was constantly under siege, not from foreign invaders, but from within, by those who couldn’t handle the idea of a woman as a Sultan. The glorious story of a women ruler who challenged norms and misogynistic culture remains quietly buried while grand monuments and roads are proudly named after invaders and corrupt statesmen. It speaks volumes about the India we live in, run by patriarchy, which immortalizes the actions of a king but questions the attire of a queen creating a revolution.

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FoodFood & HealthKitchen & Cuisines

FARM TO FORK TREND IN THE CULINARY BUSINESS!

The article delineates various trends surfacing in the food industry in a post-COVID environment, like online food delivery and increased health-consciousness. The focus is primarily on the “Farm to Fork” concept, emphasizing local sourcing, sustainability, transparency, and seasonality of food. While this concept enjoys growing popularity in metropolitan cities like Mumbai, it faces challenges like supply chain logistics, seasonal variability, price sensitivity, and balancing tradition with innovation. The recipe suggestions employing the Farm to Fork concept center on using local, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients.

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FoodFood & HealthKitchen & Cuisines

DEEPAVALI DELIGHTS 2023

Deepavali, or Diwali, is a vital Hindu festival symbolizing the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. Celebrated worldwide, festivities include decorating homes, prayers, sharing sweets, fireworks, gift-giving, charity, cultural events, and cleaning. Deepavali also signifies prosperity, renewal, and unity. Indian sweets, or mithai, play a significant role in the celebration, symbolizing joy, divine blessings, affection, cultural preservation, auspiciousness, and abundance.

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Editor's PickEnvironmentSci-TechTechnologyWorld

Vulnerability of Energy to Climate: A Perspective on Thermal Power Plant & Scope of Renewable Energy

Climate change’s severity in India is escalating, driven largely by the country’s dependence on coal-based power plants. Recognizing this, the government aims to satisfy 50% of energy needs through renewable sources by 2030 and has taken steps to limit pollution with clean coal technologies. However, the transition from coal presents challenges, including fluctuating costs of natural gas and the reliability of renewable energy. Implementing new technologies and shifting towards renewables requires strong local institutions, community involvement, and private sector participation.

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