How Nehru & Jinnah Supported Bhagat Singh’s Revolution
Bhagat Singh, though a proponent of violent revolution, made substantial contributions to the Indian freedom movement.
Nathuram Godse: The Assassin Who Was Brought Up As A Girl
Did Nathuram Godse assassinate Gandhi to regain the lost clarity of his sexual role by becoming a model of masculinity?
‘Sikander Beg’: Founder, Tibetology
Sándor Kőrösi Csoma travelled far & wide, searching for the roots of Magyars. But destiny had other plans for him.
Radhanath Sikdar: The Mathematician Who Calculated The Height Of Mount Everest
Radhanath Sikdar’s humble origins did not stop him from achieving great heights in the field of mathematical research.
Babur, The Baburnama & The Masjid That Bore His Name
Were the marauding mobs of December 6, 1992, or for that matter, the rampaging gangs of today, fed & led on fake views?
The Spectre Of Farmer Suicides In India
The consequences of continued governmental indifference to the plight of the farmers can be disastrous.
Mir Sultan Khan: The Unsung Chess Genius
Mir Sultan Khan won the British Chess championships three times – 1929, 1932, & 1933. But he died as an unsung champion.
Why the Allahabad Pillar Inscriptions are a National Heritage
The Allahabad Ashokan inscriptions are a ‘historical palimpsest,’ a treasured heritage we should cherish.
When A Frenchman Found The Roots Of Latin & Greek to Sanskrit
Gaston-Laurent Coeurdoux found the roots of Latin & Greek to Sanskrit. But his work was appropriated by others.
When The Japanese Invaded The Andaman & Nicobar Islands
The Japanese massacred 3000 Indians when they invaded the Andamans. Why did Bose stay mum about Japanese atrocities?
Malala & The Battle Of Maiwand
The legend of Malala, the girl who inspired Afghans to fight in the Battle of Maiwand, lives through folklore.
Makhan Singh: The Sikh Revolutionary Who Fought For Kenya’s Liberation
Makhan Singh, AKA ‘Mungu Comrade,’ played an active part in Kenya’s liberation struggle. Yet he remains an unsung hero.
The ‘Black Man’ In Britain’s House of Commons
Dadabhai Naoroji, the ‘Black Man’ in Britain’s house of commons, laid the foundations of Indian Independence.