Tulsi Gabbard: The Female Avatar Of Frank Underwood?
Tulsi Gabbard, the US Congresswoman running to President, criticizes her country but admires authoritarian strongmen.
The Curious Connection Between Dosa, Deepika Padukone & Sangam Literature
The Dosa, mentioned in Sangam literature in the 6th century AD, is today a multi-billion dollar business opportunity.
A Portuguese Account Of Krishnadevaraya & His Kingdom
Without Domingo Paes’ account, Krishnadevaraya’s glorious rule would have been a mere figment of the imagination.
Karma, Dhoti & The Indian Spiderman
Pavitr Prabhakar, the dhoti-clad Indian Spider-Man, is born out of his Karma; he is the epitome of a glocal hero.
When Killing Journalists Is The New Normal
The world over, impunity against those who kill journalists is the new normal. It’s an ominous portent for democracy.
Putin’s Diplomatic Judo
Vladimir Putin, the Russian judo master, is using the principles of judo to diplomacy – and winning hands down.
Why India Needs To Militarize Its Outer Space
India’s policy towards the militarization of space, though lofty & idealistic, is outdated. It needs a thorough overhaul.
Why Rammohan Roy Started India’s First Persian Newspaper
What does Mirat-ul-Akhbar, India’s first Persian newspaper, started by Rammohan Roy, tell us about freedom of the Press?
Ananga Ranga: The Hindu Art Of Love
Ananga Ranga, an ancient Indian treatise on sex, justifies pedophilia. But it upholds monogamy as a virtue.
How A Scottish Zoologist Discovered The Madras Spotted Skink
The Madras Spotted Skink, a rare, snake-like lizard, discovered by Thomas Nelson Annandale, is facing extinction.
How A Topi Lead To The Vellore Mutiny
The first mutiny of the Indian sepoys at the fort of Vellore offers valuable lessons for decision makers.
How Pachisi, An Indian Board Game, Became Ludo
Pachisi AKA Ludo, an ancient Indian game which Akbar was addicted to, is now a strategy game taught at business schools.
Waging A War On Superbugs
Antibiotics made of bacteria from leafcutter ants may help us win the war on superbugs.
Santoshi Maa: The Celluloid Goddess
Jai Santoshi Maa, a Hindi film produced in 1975, went on to become a box office success & created the cult of a goddess.
Rachel Beer: The First Lady Of Fleet Street
At a time when women weren’t allowed to vote, a Bombay born Jewish woman became the first woman of the fleet street.