An Antwerp outing can reveal an Indian connection that extends beyond restaurants: diamond trading, marble craftsmanship, and a community-built Jain temple.
From Antwerp’s Diamond District to a Jain Temple in Wilrijk Read More »
The copper plates returned by Leiden in 2026 were more than impressive old objects. Their inscriptions recorded rights, revenue, and connections across a much older world.
The Chola Plates’ Long Journey From Tamil Nadu to Leiden—and Back Read More »
Long before today’s Indian professionals built communities in Amstelveen and Eindhoven, descendants of Indians who traveled through Suriname were celebrating Divali in the Netherlands. Now two very different diaspora histories are meeting around the same festival. On 31 October, Amstelveen’s Stadsplein will fill with Indian food stalls, Bollywood performances, music and families for the 18th
The Other Diwali: The Indian History Many Indian Expats do not know Read More »
A visit to Rijksmuseum always begins with ten minutes of awe, but then you are lost in countless exhibitions. Next time you are there, plan to cover our suggestions to add some more connection to your tour. From textiles and trade to gods, rituals, and colonial echoes — the Rijksmuseum quietly carries more India than
Rijksmuseum amsterdam has more indian-ness than your Living Room Read More »
