The Fergana Valley spans eastern Uzbekistan, southern Kyrgyzstan, and northern Tajikistan in Central Asia. The valley, which is ethnically diverse and was the scene of strife in the early twenty-first century, is divided into three republics of the former Soviet Union. The Fergana, a sizeable triangular valley in a frequently dry portion of Central Asia, …
Zari is a fine gold or silver thread used in traditional Indian, Bangladeshi, and Pakistani textiles, particularly as brocade in saris. Zardozi is a type of needlework in which this thread is weaved into silk garments to create intricate patterns and extravagant designs. During the Mughal dynasty, Zari became popular. Surat,a port of western India …
Ladishah is a type of musical storytelling. It was initiated in Jammu and Kashmir, and its roots may be traced back to traditional and funny folk singing performed by minstrels while roaming from one location to another. In the ballad or musical satire, it is mainly sung in the Kashmiri language to express agony or …
The Great Wall of China is famous in the world as the longest wall on the planet. But there are a lot of other walls in this world. Khatt Shebib is just another wall in another part of the World. Etymologically, Khatt means line. The wall is also known as Hableh among the locals. The …
The East is known for its aesthetics and religions like Hinduism, Buddhism, and a large number of cults. Buddhism originated on Indian lands and later on spread to various parts of Asia. Today, this journey of Buddhism can be understood with the help of the monuments and a lot of remains that are now heritage …
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Humans are rapidly moving towards the future with their zeal to know about something new and somehow, they are ignoring and forgetting their past. The fast pace of industrial revolutions, population growth, and socio-religious conflicts have also damaged the past. Our shared heritage is deteriorating due to these factors. The architectural and natural heritage throughout …
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The mythology of every corner of the world is always interesting and near to our heart and culture. The mythological gods are always surprise us since childhood like Thor, Hercules, and Shiva, etc. When we talk about the mythological stories, the Greeks and the Indians are always on the top list due to their origin …
Nagas are numerous ethnic people indigenous to the north-east Indian states like Nagaland, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh and Assam and north-western region of Myanmar which includes Naga Self-Administered Zone of Myanmar, Sagaing Division and Kachin State. These people have parallel beliefs and ethnicities. Photo by Arindam Saha on Unsplash The Naga people lives in a state in …
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Open to travelers only since mid of 2nd half of 20th century, Ladakh is a plateau bounded by the massive Karakorum and Himalayas. The stream of the Indus river is the lifeline of the poor in Ladakh. Photo by Steven Lasry on Unsplash Ladakh covers an area of 97,000 square kilometers. It has a usual height …