Arthashastra

Book Review: Anusha Rao, Suhas Mahesh’s How to Love in Sanskrit

“As I thirst for her this is no small comfort this is what gives me life; just knowing that her feet and mine still tread the one same earth.” Who do you think of the creator of this poem? Is he some young romantic teenager separated from his love? Or is he some lost wanderer […]

Cowries, damris, dhelas, other old Indian coins

Many inaccurate images and lists of old Indian coins and shells are being shared on social media. Since no references are included, errors and misunderstandings become facts over time. Nobody dares to question an image if it seems remotely plausible. People add their embellishments and images. I usually research the history of Bombay (not Mumbai) […]