The Curious Case Of Doresh Tov Le-‘amo, India’s First Hebrew Newspaper
What can India’s first Hebrew newspaper, started by a Baghdadi Jew from Bombay, tell us about journalistic integrity?
The Baburnama
Was Babur a religious bigot? What does his autobiography, the Baburnama, reveal about him?
How A Cholera Epidemic Led To A Hindu Festival
A temple in Secunderabad tells the story of how a 19th-century Cholera epidemic ensconced a Hindu festival.
How A Portuguese Jewish Jesuit Produced The First Printed Tamil Book
Henri Henriques, a Portuguese priest, produced the first Tamil Printed book with Pero Luis, a Tamil Brahmin Jesuit.
Robert Mugabe: Liberator, Dictator & A Powerless Old Man
Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe’s liberator turned dictator has a new avatar – that of a powerless old man.
The Mathematical Abilities Of Bees
Honeybees can understand Zero, an abstract mathematical concept that humans have struggled to comprehend for centuries.
Anthony Ayah’s Passport, Money Laundering & Domestic Servitude
In the 21st-century, wealthy Indians are the globalised brown sahibs. Their domestic ‘servants’ represent modern slavery.
Kathavarayan & The Revival of Tamil Buddhism
Kathavarayan, known as Iyothee Thass, is one of the foremost thinkers & activists who fought for a caste-free society.
How Illegal Wildlife Trade Is Decimating The Pangolins
The Pangolins, mammals found across Asia & Africa, are going extinct – thanks to the demand from Chinese medicine.
When Donald Trump Built The Taj Mahal
Donald Trump’s Taj Mahal, a tawdry casino built in Atlantic City, is a testimony to shady financial deals and crime.
India, Iran & The Nuclear Deal
Can Modi maintain his delicate balancing act between India, Israel, and Iran? Will his pragmatic multilateralism work?
Jerdon’s Courser: The Bird That Came Back From Extinction
An egg stored at a museum in Aberdeen tells the story of a rare bird–the Jerdon’s Courser.
How The Arms Trade Is Influencing Foreign Policy
The five permanent members of the UN Security Council collectively sell over 70 percent of the arms in the world.
When Aryabhata & Al-Beruni Described The ‘Super Blue Blood Moon’
Centuries ago, ancient Indian astronomers studied & documented the lunar eclipse and described its various colours.
The Pragmatism Behind Modi-Netanyahu Bonhomie
India-Israel diplomatic relations are driven by pragmatism, not clouded by sentimentality.