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.
In India, Hitler’s Very Own Hindu Nazis
Hindu extremists are recycling Hitler’s genocidal ideology, hijacking a peaceful religion to target minorities.
Was Zimbabwe’s Coup Made In China?
Murmurs of a coup in Zimbabwe have been long in the making – as have rumours of Chinese involvement.
The End Of India
Khushwant Singh’s book ‘The End of India’ is a timely reminder that we live in dangerous times.
Of Aliens, Ganja and Time-Expired-Indians in Jamaica
The story of Time-Expired-Indians in Jamaica is one of survival and hope. Today, India and Jamaica share a common bond.