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Economist Vamsi Vakulabharanam notes that despite differing political systems, both nations have had similar inequality ...
Without economic and social justice, political freedom is hollow.” – Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. India's economy is often praised as a ...
Ancient Rome was a rigidly hierarchical society where the ruling elite stigmatized everyone who had to work with their hands. Yet Roman workers still found ways to resist exploitation through strikes ...
It sounds awful to a modern person, but it seems the Romans did not complain about the smell of the ancient city that much.
A dark stain
Ancient Indian texts showed some preference for fair skin, often associating it with nobility and divinity, while dark skin ...
The Panchatantra, a collection of ancient Indian fables, continues to hold financial relevance in the modern era. From ...
CHENNAI: It marks nothing short of a groundbreaking milestone in the revival of ancient Indian knowledge—the release of the world’s first-ever documentary dedicated to ancient Indian science. Titled ...
Archaeological research is increasingly focusing on teeth to reveal insights into ancient lives. Dental analysis uncovers details about diet, occupation, and social status through wear patterns ...
Whereas ancient Greeks could just ... were used to identify oneself during social visits and events. Their popularity spread through France and England, becoming a critical part of society for middle- ...
The 56-inch chest shrank, throwing middle-class India into an existentialist and identity crisis. Published in Dawn, EOS, May 25th, 2025 ...
Vasanta: Stories from Sanskrit Plays measures up social leanings in ancient and early medieval India with the help of nine plays, including Mricchakatika, written during the period.