Ananya Karn, Author at Media India Group

A temple in Morena that resembles the Indian Parliament

October 3, 2026

Amid the historic landscape of Morena district in Madhya Pradesh, near the village of Mitawali, stands an ancient temple whose unusual circular design has drawn attention for its striking resemblance to the old Parliament House in New Delhi. Known as the Chausath Yogini Temple, t...

Maheshwar: A royal heritage shaped by the Narmada and handloom

October 2, 2026

Away from the better-known destinations of Madhya Pradesh, Maheshwar in Khargone district offers a quieter heritage experience centred around the Narmada River. The town, historically associated with the ancient city of Mahishmati, developed as an important political and cultural...

Ornithologists blame urbanisation for rising bird strikes at Indian airports

October 1, 2026

Bird strikes are becoming a growing concern at Indian airports, but the problem is not just about aviation safety. It is also about how urbanisation and shrinking habitats are pushing birds closer to aircraft. India recorded 1,782 bird-hit incidents at airports in 2025, more than...

International Day of Older Persons: The Rise of the Silver Generation

October 1, 2026

#OnThisDay: On October 1, International Day of Older Persons is observed to raise awareness about population ageing and recognise the contributions of older people. The global 60+ population reached 1.2 billion in 2025, about 15 pc of the total, and is projected to reach 2.1 bill...

Gingee Fort: Tamil Nadu’s highly coveted hill-fort

September 30, 2026

Set across the rugged Rajagiri, Krishnagiri and Chandrayandurg hills in Villupuram district of Tamil Nadu, the sprawling Gingee Fort complex stands as one of South India’s most formidable hill fortresses. Surrounded by vast stretches of landscape, its imposing walls and strateg...

INS Shalki: India’s Journey For Indigenous Submarine

September 30, 2026

#OnThisDay: On September 30, 1989, INS Shalki, the first submarine built in India, was launched at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders (MDL), Mumbai, marking a major milestone in India’s submarine-building capability. #MIG

Mounting garbage on Delhi streets as MCD demolishes local garbage collection points

September 29, 2026

Delhi has a mounting garbage problem, again. And this time it is entirely the creation of the very same organisation that is mandated to deal with household waste management. For over a month, mounting piles of garbage have been strewn in streets all over the national capital, wi...

Dhokra: Keeping generations of craftsmanship alive in Bastar

September 24, 2026

In the densely-forested parts of southern Chhattisgarh, at the heart of Bastar district’s rich handicraft tradition is Dhokra, a bell-metal craft that has been one of the most well-known products of this tribal-dominated part of India. The Bastar–Kondagaon belt, is recognised...

Kodava weddings: Keeping Coorg’s warrior legacy alive

September 20, 2026

Away from the better-known coffee plantations and mist-covered landscapes of Coorg, or Kodagu, in Karnataka, the weddings of the Kodava community offer a glimpse into a distinctive cultural tradition where marriage is closely connected with ancestry, family and martial heritage. ...

Arikamedu: Connecting ancient India to Roman civilisation

September 20, 2026

Along the quiet banks of the Ariyankuppam River, near Puducherry, lie the remains of a settlement that once formed part of a much larger maritime world. Known today as Arikamedu, the archaeological site preserves evidence of trade between South India and distant regions, includin...

Korlai: Where Konkan meets a forgotten Portugal

September 17, 2026

Away from the better-known coastal attractions of Alibag in Raigad district of Maharashtra, Korlai stands as a small village with a history shaped by centuries of Portuguese presence. Once a strategic military outpost, the village still preserves traces of its colonial past throu...

Saura Idital: Stories of spirits, nature and a living tribal tradition

September 8, 2026

In the tribal landscapes of Odisha, the Saora community is predominantly found in the hilly and forested regions of the southern parts of the state, with significant populations concentrated in Gajapati and Rayagada districts. For the Saora community, a wall becomes much more t...