Public historian Anirudh Kanisetti’s new book, Lords of Earth and Sea: A History of the Chola Empire, seeks to bring balance to the country’s civilisational understanding. “You cannot really ...

Starting from their core in the Kaveri delta, their empire at its peak covered a large chunk of peninsular India, both its coasts and also expanded into the Deccan. Their campaigns extended much ...

Anirudh explains that the caste system under the Cholas was much like contemporary India. On religion, he says the Cholas did ...

Jalanatheswarar temple in Thakkolam, a historic site in disrepair, awaits restoration to preserve Chola heritage.

Chennai: Time travel isn't possible yet but Thanjavur Tourism Promotion Council's weekend tours offer the next best thing.

But what set the Cholas apart was their endless capacity for innovation. By the standards of the medieval world, Chola queens were also remarkably prominent, serving as the dynasty's public face.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and India share historical ties dating back at least a millennium with the Chola empire dominating the South-East Asian region. This is a civilisational relationship that is ...