One Country, Many Names: ‘India, That is Bharat’
India is known by many names – Jambudweepa, Al-Hind, Hindustan, Tenjiku, Aryavarta, and Bharat. One country, many names.
The Oriental Cricket Club and the Dawn of Indian Cricket
From the Oriental Cricket Club in Bombay to religion and caste-based cricket clubs, Indian cricket has come a long way.
Radhabinod Pal: The Indian Judge Who Is Revered In Japan
Radhabinod Pal, the lone voice of dissent at the International Military Tribunal for the Far East, is revered in Japan.
The Etymology of Tea
Why is Tea called tea in some cultures and Chai in others? Can history reveal the global links to the etymology of tea?
Lemuria & The Lost ‘Virgin Continent’ Of Kumari Kandam
Its believed that an ancient landmass, the mythical ‘virgin’ continent, sunk under the ocean. Could this be validated?
The Multinational Origins Of The Idly
According to a food historian, KT Achaya, the origins of the Idli could be traced back to Indonesia. Could this be true?
The War For Breakfast
PR gurus marketed breakfast as the ‘most important meal of the day’ to sell food products, changing the way we eat.
India’s Historic Connection With Opium
With a historic role as the world’s opium supplier, India is one of the two countries the USA gets most of its opium from.
The Curious Case Of The Chorabari Glacier
What does the Choribari glacier in the Garhwal Himalaya region tell us about climate change?
Why Were India’s Revolutionaries Mostly Foreign-Grown?
In the Rann of Kutch, a British style student hostel pays homage to the Indian revolutionaries who emerged in London.
Are Women Well Represented In The United Nations?
Since its inception, the UN has not had a single woman Secretary General. Does this point to a deep-rooted disparity?
How The Sherwani Evolved From The British Frock Coat
The Sherwani, India’s much loved male garment, evolved from the British buttoned frock coat – not from the Mughal attire.
The Baobab: The Tree Of Life Which Connects Africa & India
African traders & slaves brought the Baobab to India, where it is considered to be the Kalpavriksh – the tree of life.
Tilka Manjhi: India’s First and Forgotten Freedom Fighter
Tilka led the first tribal revolt against the British, fighting against the amoral seizure of historically Santhal lands.
History Through the Naga Perspective
Could the history of a tribal snake-worshiping community shed light on the historicity of Indian myths and legends?