A Portuguese Account Of Krishnadevaraya & His Kingdom
Without Domingo Paes’ account, Krishnadevaraya’s glorious rule would have been a mere figment of the imagination.
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Asgardia: The World’s First Space Kingdom
Asgardia, the world’s first ‘Space Kingdom’ was born when a 2.8 kilogram CubeSat was launched on an Orbital ATK rocket.
What Exactly Are People Celebrating In The ‘Festival Of Democracy’?
Are Indians celebrating the fact that they have successfully exalted murderous, corrupt, self-serving genocidal maniacs to power?
From Ukku To Wootz: How ‘Wootz Steel’ Originated In South India & Travelled Across The Globe
The role of Wootz Steel in the historical development of materials in India has received little attention.
Project 2025: The Policy Behind Trump’s Radical Plan To Reshape The World
Project 2025’s chosen method for engineering its radical reshaping of that democracy takes a startlingly bureaucratic approach.
Chetak: A Partner in Life & Death
Oral histories of Chetak, Maharana’s brave stallion, echo through the streets of Rajasthan to this date, and his name is famous throughout the country.
‘Our Rule Of Law Is Under Attack From Our Own Government’
Authoritarian populists would do well to remember that even if something is declared legal, it is not necessarily democratic, moral or just.
How Medieval Chroniclers Interpreted Solar Eclipses & Other Celestial Events
The medieval chroniclers saw wonders in the heavens as portents. It might serve us well to re-learn why, and to draw our own perspectives on the inter-connections of things.
The Sikhs Had To Struggle To Wear Their Turban At Work & On Motor Bikes
The Sikhs had to fight hard and often go against the system to keep their turbans. Here’s a less known, fascinating story.
How Cornershop, A British-Indie Band, Rose To Fame
Cornershop’s ascent to fame was historic, as South Asians battled to establish their place in the world, particularly on the international music stage.
Abraham Barak Salem: The ‘Jewish Gandhi Of Cochin’
Inspired by Gandhi’s teachings, Salem led a struggle for equal rights using non-violent methods to fight discriminatory practices in his Synagogue.
The Perils Of Peddling Myths As History
The BJP & the Sangh Parivar’s historical revisionism—based on dubious claims—is dangerous for India’s social fabric.
A Tale Of Two Wars
Two wars–the Russia-Ukraine war and the Israel-Palestine war–expose the hypocrisy of global powers.
The Curious Connection Between Ants, Films & Literature
Ants remind us that there is a world of wonder beneath our feet, waiting to be discovered & understood.
Are We Sleepwalking Into World War III?
Concerned global citizens must stand up for the United Nations. Planet Earth is small & threatened. Peace must be restored.