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A study comparing modern horns played in India to ancient Irish instruments dating back to the Bronze and Iron Ages suggests a sustained cultural exchange between the two regions. The study, which ...
Though, like most handicraft traditions in India, the state of Miraj’s instrument-making has been in general decline, the infusion of young blood like Abdul Qayyum has brought in new vigour to ...
Ancient Indian surgeon Sushruta was already performing cataract surgeries around 600 BCE using sharp instruments to remove ...
A performer play traditional Indian instruments at the Hawa Mahal in Jaipur, India, on Aug. 5, 2024. Jaipur was founded in 1727 and is the capital of Rajasthan, India. The ancient city of Jaipur ...
How science & tech flourished in ancient India. ... Varahamihira, Aryabhata, Bhaskara, Brahmagupta and others were astronomers who even mention their scientific instruments.
Today's WorldView How ancient India changed the world. The Indian subcontinent’s connections to the West, especially via the Roman empire, were far richer than once thought.