The Pirates Of Tangasseri
The pirates of Tangasseri were a force that would not be easily forgotten—by the Mughals, the Mappilas of Kerala, or the history of the Indian Ocean itself.
Burevestnik, Putin & the New Russian Gamble
The danger posed by the Burevestnik missile is not just in its technical specifications, but in the broader strategic implications it carries.
The Face We’ve Given Away: How Facial Recognition Technology Puts Our Privacy At Risk
Without a clear regulatory framework, it might be wise to step back from adopting facial recognition technology.
Before Sanskrit, Before The Vedas: The Southern Civilisation That Shaped India
A civilisation that brewed rice, traded pearls, and etched symbols into pottery three thousand two hundred years ago cannot be silenced.
A Handful of Poha, A Mouthful of Memory
Poha is the product of an ancient food science, a result of necessity, geography & invention.
The Brink of War: U.S. Attack on Iran Could Trigger Uncontrollable Conflict
A strike on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, however tactical it may appear, is a violation of international law, a ‘grossly unconstitutional’ move.
Trump vs. Harvard: The War On American Knowledge
The Trump administration has sought to turn America’s universities into ideological battlegrounds where compliance is rewarded & dissent is punished.
Proxy Skies: Drones, Nukes & The Internationalisation Of The Kashmir Conflict
Kashmir’s geopolitical relevance has grown, thanks to a complacent, self-congratulatory political class that seems to focus more on creating reels than on real domestic issues.
Akhoy Kumar Mozumdar: The ’Christian Yogi’
Akhoy Kumar Mozumdar’s story remains a case study in how America defined whiteness — not as biology or belief, but as a fragile & shifting boundary designed to exclude.
In Troubled Times Like These—Cook Up Some Comfort Food
Comfort food isn’t about indulgence or escape. It’s about connection. It’s your past, your people, and your peace—served warm, preferably with a side of something crispy.
What The Madras Famine Informs Us About Inequality
The lessons of this history are still relevant today. While we may no longer live under colonial rule, the structures of inequality and power that shaped the Madras Famine remain in place.
If Donald Trump Becomes President, The United States Will Be A Diminished Democracy
That millions of Americans support Trump’s candidacy for a second term reflects the sorry state of the ‘world’s oldest democracy.’
Digital ‘Vedic Astrology’: The $40 Billion Scam
In India’s convoluted ‘marriage market,’ ‘astro apps’—which dole out astrological forecasts sans scientific rationale or evidence—play havoc in the lives of unmarried people.
Chandrayaan 3: India’s Moment Of Pride
Chandrayaan 3 is India’s moment of pride. It is a ‘historic moment.’
The Less Known History Of The Cancer-Causing Chemical Sweetener, Aspartame
The history of Aspartame highlights how few powerful men with questionable integrity manipulate decisions on public health.