Did Chess originate in Kannauj?
Came across this on Varnam’s blog: “Chess originated in Kannauj?” Varnam quotes from a recent Times of India report: “The Maukhari ruler Sharva Varman had gifted the game of ‘chaturanga’ to his contemporary Persian...
Category: Indian Culture, Arts and Music
“India Through V.S.Naipaul’s Eyes”
Excerpts from an interview of  Sir V S Naipaul in 2001, reproduced below. From “India: A Million Mutinies Now” *** Excerpts Begin *** Rachael Kohn: When did you first have an inkling that you wanted...
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