The Monsoon of the Sahyadris
The rain had been falling over Panjim since four in the morning, steady and unhurried, the kind that seemed to have made peace with the roofs and the river and had no intention of leaving soon. Richa stood at the…
HIS'TORY ON ROAD
The Story Behind the Story
HIS'TORY ON ROAD
The Story Behind the Story
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The Last Banyan
History On Road | Perspective Are we just telling the story, or are we revealing the story behind the story? The banyan tree at the edge of Kalipur village had outlived four generations. Nobody remembered who planted it. Some said…
What the Sea Knows About Grief
Carrying What Cannot Be Carried History On Road often finds the story behind the story in the space between two people talking. This week, Rumi — who has spent years studying animal behaviour — and Satya, an old friend who…
“The Physics of Letting Go: A Rocket, A Crater, and Two Old Friends”
The Moon Never Forgets: A Chai-Time Debate on Space Junk:A Rocket, A Crater, and Two Old Friends: A Conversation About What We Leave Behind on the Moon History On Road often finds the story behind the story in the space…
Roads vs. Roots: Can Development and Forests Coexist?
This July, something unusual happened in Uttarakhand. On the day the state was meant to celebrate Harela — its centuries-old festival of greenery, monsoon, and new sowing — a group of people showed up dressed entirely in black. They called…
First Trek With My Kiddo: A Journey I’ll Never Forget
Some journeys aren’t measured by distance or altitude—they’re measured by the memories they create. As I prepared for my son’s first trek, my mind was full of questions. Would he enjoy it? Would he get tired? How would he react…
Ghoradeshwar Temple | Where Silence Speaks Through Stone
Ghoradeshwar Temple Pune — Trek to Ancient Caves, Hidden History & Peaceful Escape Discover Ghoradeshwar Temple near Pune — an ancient cave shrine of Lord Shiva with a scenic trek, Buddhist-era caves, and breathtaking hill views. A perfect spiritual and…
Puducherry – Aurobindo And Tranquility
Bienvenue à Pondy! Pondicherry – A Corner of India Which is Forever France The union territory of Puducherry (formerly Pondicherry; also known as ‘Pondy’) was under French rule until 1954. Some people here still speak French (and English with French…
The Abode of Wandering Monk and Triveni Sangam – Kanya Kumari
The presence of prehistoric ethos in Kanniyakumari is evident from the discovery of the Neolithic era. The Date of human civilization in this district reaches 4000 years ago. A handmade coarse earthen jar and some other relics were found near…