Why Dara Shikoh, Aurangzeb’s Brother, Translated The Upanishads Into Persian
Dara Shikoh, an extraordinarily learned and erudite prince, was the first to translate the Upanishads into Persian.
Save The Sparrows
The house sparrow, a ubiquitous species found across India, is fading into oblivion. It’s now in the IUCN’s Red List.
Ahmad Ibn Majid: The Navigator Who Guided Vasco da Gama
Ibn Majid, an Omani Arab sailor, helped Vasco da Gama find his sea route – from the African coast to the Malabar Coast.
Chinese Apps: A National Security Threat?
Chinese apps are turning out to be new tools of invasion; intelligence agencies say they pose a significant security risk.
Censoring Cinema In India: A Brief History
The history of film censorship in India — both official and unofficial— denotes a sense of casual arbitrariness.
Bhupen Hazarika: The People’s Maestro
Bhupen Hazarika’s music, soulful as it was, appealed for humanity & universal values that cherish togetherness.
Homosexuality In Medieval India
Contrary to popular perception, homosexuality was common practice among the Islamic rulers of Delhi & the Mughals.
Abbakka Devi: The Legendary Tuluva Queen
Abbakka Devi, the Tuluva queen of Ullal, trounced the Portuguese. But her story has passed into the pages of obscurity.
The Fable Of The Vessantara Jataka
The story of Prince Vessantara -Buddha’s incarnation- is etched in popular culture; it advocates the values he espoused.
How The British Discovered Tea In Assam
Robert Bruce, a Scotsman who came to India to supply weapons, discovered that Assamese tea was better than Chinese tea.
Letters To A Dictator: When Gandhi Wrote To Hitler
Gandhi wrote two letters to Hitler, addressing him as ‘Dear Friend.’ Their opinions & actions forged their legacies.
The Etymology Of Madras
Why is Madras called Madras? Is it named after Madresan, the head of the village – or from the church of Madre de Deus?
Demetrios Galanos: The Greek ‘Pundit’ Who Embraced India
In the 18th century, Demetrios landed in India, learnt Sanskrit & translated India’s greatest classics into Greek.
The Tale of The Tutinama
Tutinama, a Persian text originated from the Sanskrit work Śukasaptati. It reflects a syncretic literary tradition.
Cruel, Racist & Hippie: How Indian Films Stereotype White People
Why are white people stereotyped & misrepresented as ‘cruel,’ ‘racist,’ sexually immoral and ‘hippie’ in Indian films?