Anthropology
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Political Collapse: Lessons from Fallen Empires
Collapse followed quickly after the leaders of these polities inexplicably and suddenly abandoned principles and practices that had successfully underpinned…
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Walking Through The Rann Of Kutch: A Journey Of Faith & Fitness
The Rann of Kutch was a challenging trek, but kind strangers and stirring landscapes lifted Vijay Rajvaidya’s spirits on his…
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The shrine of Bodlo Bahar in Sehwan Sharif
The shrine of Bodlo Bahar, steeped in history and legend, is located in the old locality of Sehwan Sharif. By…
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Shikarpur Sindh’s Trader Communities in Central Asia
Shikarpuris were not permanent settlers and in most cases returned to India (Sindh) after having lived in Bukhara for a…
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The Chishti Sabiri Saints of Kalyam Sharif
Kalyam Sharif is an important village in Rawalpindi’s Gujar Khan Tehsil of Pakistan’s Punjab province By Zulfiqar Ali Kalhoro Kalyam…
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Rock Carvings in Azad Kashmir’s Chitter Pari
Alongside cup-marks, the Chitter Pari rock art site features anthropomorphic, zoomorphic and geometric motifs Zulfiqar Ali Kalhoro In 2008, I…
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Jhelum’s Historic Padhri Village Retains Signs of a Religiously Diverse Past
The choubaras of Hindu community were particularly noted for their intricate stone and woodwork, a testament to the village’s rich…
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What happened to Zoroastrians in Karachi?
Karachi was once home to thousands of Parsis, followers of Zoroaster (Zarathustra), the spiritual founder of Zoroastrianism. Some of them…
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Lessons in Sustainability from the Folk Architecture of Gujarat
The traditional, handcrafted bhunga, haveli, and pol houses of Gujarat offer architectural learnings from the past for the future By…
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Swastika Symbol in Hunza’s Wooden Monuments
The swastika symbol was widespread among different ancient cultures and communities. Its earliest evidence in South Asia is found in…
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