Dhanvanthi Rama Rau: The Activist Who Championed Family Planning In India
Dhanvanthi Rama Rau’s legacy–as the woman who directed India down the path of planned parenthood–survives to this day.
Khejarli Massacre: The First Instance of Intersectional Environmental Activism
The Khejarli Massacre stands as a beacon of Intersectional Environmental Activism, way before the word was coined.
The Eruption That Collapsed Economies & Inspired Literature
The wrath of Tambora has forever been immortalised in the pieces echoing the crumbling façade of human hubris.
Tolkāppiyam & Tamil Grammar
The Tolkāppiyam or the Old Composition is one of the most esteemed works of literature known to man.
RN Kao, The Gentleman Spymaster
Kao’s story is one of sheer brilliance. A fiercely private man who shunned publicity, Kao managed to remain mysterious in plain sight.
How Vetala Evolved Into Vampire & Dracula
In popular belief, Dracula is said to have been inspired by European tales. But Vetala’s contribution to the creation of this gothic legend is undeniable.
Asia’s ‘Blackface’ Problem
How does one deal with racism & cultural humiliation that is permeated and perpetuated through ignorant art?
Hyenas Are Not Villains Of The Wild: Here’s Why
From ancient folk tales to contemporary cinema, humans have narrated stories that have created a “deep-rooted disgust for the hyena.”
It’s Time To End The ‘Madrasi’ Stereotype
The stereotype of the ‘Madrasi’ & the myopic portrayal of anyone who lives South of Nagpur is problematic.
Mary Celeste, Lyubov Orlova & The Story Of Ghost Ships
Stories of Ghost ships are eerie, surreal & fantastical–perfect for fictional stories. But they pose a real danger to the environment.
Gorkhas Are Here! The Tale Of Two Treaties To Keep One Army
The Gorkhas are regarded as the most dangerous fighting force in the world. Their legacy is as much of war as it is of honour & loyalty.
Wendlandia Angustifolia: The Tree That Came Back To Life
Wendlandia Angustifolia, a small flowering tree long thought to be extinct, is now found in the South-Western Ghats of India.
Malik Kafur: The Slave-General Without A Grave
Malik Kafur, who was captured as a slave, rose up the ranks and become one of Alauddin Khilji’s trusted generals. This is his story.
Giving The Rightless Its Right
Until the rightless thing receives its rights, we cannot see it as anything but a thing for the use of ‘us’ — those who are holding rights at the time.
The Etymology Of The Word Quarantine
Where did the term quarantine, which has now entered the popular lexicon, come from? What’s the story behind it?