Nilgiri Marten: The Forest Gardener
The loss of the Nilgiri Marten would be a blow not just to India’s natural heritage, but to the world.
Nehru’s Scientific Temper & A Vision For A Rational India
The challenges Nehru identified in his time—hunger, poverty, illiteracy, and superstition—continue to plague India, and the need for a rational, scientific approach to addressing them has never been greater.
How The Ramayana Crossed The Ocean To Java
The ancient connection between India and Java is about mutual recognition. Kings and monks, poets and sailors, all participated in a dialogue that crossed waters.
When Conservation Becomes a Business
Conservation, at its core, is not a service to be delivered but a relationship to be maintained.
The Red Fort Car Bomb & The Anatomy Of A White-Collar Terror Network
The terrain of terror has shifted from valleys to campuses, from remote outposts to universities and metro stations.
How American Corporations Are Shaping India’s Democracy And Turning It Into A Digital Colony
India has become the testing ground for a new form of digital colonisation.
How India’s Wildlife Import System Became A Gateway For Gaps
In a world where illegal wildlife trade thrives on opacity & clever paperwork, treaty compliance is not just a bureaucratic exercise, it is a matter of species survival.
The Complicated Legacy Of Dick Cheney
The evolution of Cheney’s views, from staunch conservative to outspoken critic of his own party, reflect the tectonic shifts in American politics.
Cameroon’s Electoral Farce: How Paul Biya, Cameroon’s 92-Year-Old President, Won’t Let Go—At Any Cost
Paul Biya may prove to be one of history’s most tragic figures — a man whose reign, sustained through fraud and manipulation, has left Cameroon adrift.
The Kabuliwalas Of Kolkata
The “Kabuliwalas,” who migrated from Afghanistan, remain a vital thread in Kolkata’s cultural tapestry.
Ibn Battuta In India: The Scholar, The Sultan & The Storm of an Empire
Ibn Battuta’s own story resists despair. Where kingdoms fell and rulers vanished, the traveller’s words endured.
From Venice To Vijayanagara: The Unlikely Connection Between Italian & Telugu
De’ Conti’s discovery of the linguistic similarities between Italian and Telugu was one thread in the intricate tapestry of cultural exchange that spanned centuries.
AI’s Workplace Takeover: Innovation Or Impending Crisis?
AI is shaping the future of work, and the change is coming faster than we can imagine.
When Einstein’s Brain Was Stolen
Einstein’s brain reminds us how scientific curiosity can veer dangerously close to exploitation.
From Shakespeare to Dutta: The Sonnet’s Journey Through Time & Culture
The sonnet, it turns out, is not just a form; it is a vehicle for immortality.