Simran Sood holds a BA in Anthropology with a double minor in History and International Relations. She has worked as a part-time research assistant for Austrian religious studies professor and polymath Sir Volker Zotz for 4 years. Simran has a run-of-the-mill obsession with exploring the scandalous and dramatic relationships of aristocratic dynasties like Tudors online. When she’s not busy typing at sixty words per minute, you can find her lazing around and hopelessly devouring historical romance dramas.
Areas of Expertise
The Doctrine of Ahimsa (Non-violence) in Jainism
Practitioners of Indian Jainism observe ahimsa—non-violence—and protect all beings through their words, actions, and thoughts.
Here’s How Ancient Indian Civilization Survived For Over 5000 Years
Rivaling the likes of Ancient Egypt and Greece, the formation of urban centers in ancient Indian civilizations can be dated back to 5000 years ago.
7 Ancient Indian Inventions That Will Surprise You
Ancient Indians have contributed to shaping the world in ways you probably couldn’t imagine. From plastic surgeries to the conceptualization of intellectual theories, there are many extraordinary ancient Indian inventions.
Nalanda University: An Ancient Indian Ivy-League Institution
Nalanda University boasted a campus with 9 million books and architecture so vast, it took 3 months to burn down completely. Read about the world’s oldest, cultural, and international university.