Food, Culture and Heritage Archives

Telugu food as philosophy: what our cuisine teaches about balance, seasons, health and hospitality, from pachadi to payasam.

Vijayanagara: the empire that saved South Indian culture. Its rise, Krishnadevaraya’s golden age, Hampi and legacy.

The evolution of Ugadi: how our ancestors celebrated the Telugu New Year, and how traditions like Ugadi pachadi began.

5 hidden life lessons in the Bhagavad Gita for modern families: focus, duty, balance, resilience and letting go of results.

The Pushpaka Vimana: exploring the flying chariot of the Ramayana, its descriptions in ancient texts and the myths around it.

The Kakatiya dynasty: leadership lessons from the rulers of Warangal, including Rudrama Devi, and their lasting legacy.

Is Ram Setu real? Exploring the myth, history and science of Adam’s Bridge between India and Sri Lanka.

Aryan vs Dravidian theory explained: what the debate is about, what linguistics and genetics suggest, and why it matters.

Amaravati, the spiritual capital of ancient Andhra: the great Buddhist stupa, Amareswara temple and centuries of heritage.

Vijayawada, the political and commercial powerhouse of Andhra Pradesh: Kanaka Durga temple, Krishna river, history and culture.