Conserving The Nilgiri Tahr
The Nilgiri Tahr is a charming and endangered mountain goat. Hunters, urbanisation and tea have cut its numbers short.
Colin Mackenzie: The Scotsman Who Became The First Surveyor General Of India
India’s first Surveyor General started out as an engineer but found his calling as an archivist and cartographer.
Why India Emits 2.47 Billion Tonnes Of CO2
India’s draft National Energy Policy aims to double coal production by 2040. It’s an unsustainable and unworthy goal.
How The Fakir-Sannyasi Rebellion Inspired Vande Mataram
A bizarre rebellion, fought collectively by the fakirs and sanyasis, inspired India’s national song – Vande Mataram.
Gods & Godmen Of India
“India has been in the Godman business longer and continues to produce more of them than anywhere in the world.”
How American Private Armies Plan to Colonize Afghanistan
Private armies want to handle Afghanistan’s security along the East India Company model. History warns against this.
Climate Change, Flooding & The Geopolitics Of Water
Climate change, floods and the geopolitics of water are wreaking havoc on vulnerable people living below poverty line.
The Thugs of Hindostan
The word ‘Thug’ has its origins in a death-worshiping cult that terrorized the highways of India.
Decoding The Wage Code Bill
Will the Government of India be able to enforce the provisions of the Code of Wages Bill and guarantee a minimum wage?
The Half Baked Narratives Around Narcotics
The use (and abuse) of drugs is backed by many narratives. Not all are rooted in fact.
Lions Of The Gir Forest
The Asiatic Lions of the Gir National Park tell a rare conservation success story.
How The Roma Trace Their Origins Back To India
From the Romani language to their adopted flag, the links with India are many, and ancient.
How The Indian Flag Got Its Design
“I would have had only one colour if there had been no quarrel between Hindus and Mussulmans.” – Gandhi
The Sarnath Lion Capital & The Emblem Of India
“It has been decided that the State Emblem and Seal should consist of the Sarnath Lion Capital of Asoka”
Is It Time To End Muslim Polygamy In India?
Though the practice of polygamy has been outlawed for most communities in India, Muslim men may still have up to four wives.