Why The ‘Dalit Jews’ of Andhra Made A Comedy Film
In a village in Andhra, entrepreneurial Dalit Jews have embarked on making a comedy film in the hope of visiting Israel.
The Pondicherry Shark On the Most Wanted List
The world’s most wanted shark has never killed anyone. But it’s a species on the brink of extinction.
Janaki Ammal And The Chromosome Atlas Of Cultivated Plants
The cytogeneticist Janaki Ammal catalogued India’s plants, and modified Indian sugarcane to make it sweeter.
Of Cats, Egyptians, Warships and Viral Videos
Cats have been around humans almost as long as civilisation. This is no coincidence.
How A Grammar Book Gave Rise to Dravidian Identity
The discovery that South Indian languages were not rooted in Sanskrit paved the way for the Dravidian movement.
Razmnama: When The Mughals Painted The Mahabharata
Emperor Akbar had many Hindu texts translated into Persian. His Mahabharata is among the most beautifully illustrated.
Why Drones And Fighter-Jets Cannot Compare With The Dragonfly
When it comes to aviation, dragonflies are better than F15 fighter jets. But are humans creating them as killer robots?
Remembering The Witty Mirza Ghalib
Ghalib Mirza was a self-deprecating poet of the 18th century. He was the last great poet of the Mughal Empire.
Khadi: A Political Weapon, A Business Opportunity
Gandhi wielded homespun cloth as a means of enchanting the masses. Khadi’s popularity makes it good business even today.
German Elections & India’s Bilateral Investment Treaty
After 12 years of Angela Merkel, India stands to gain by fast tracking key trade with her key project – the European Union.
Why India Has Always Been A Home For The Jewish People
India is one of the few countries where the Jewish people have never been persecuted.
Pichavaram Mangrove: India’s Floating Tsunami Shield
The world’s second largest mangrove forest is a floating treasure that has saved countless lives.
Why Periyar E.V. Ramaswamy Was Ahead Of His Time
Periyar E.V. Ramaswamy fought for Dalit rights, women’s empowerment and linguistic freedom for South India.
The Art Of The Defence Deal
India’s $620 billion defence budget is riddled with corruption and supply chain issues. Why can’t India make its own weapons?
Maqbool Fida Husain: The Anti-Hindu Painter?
In 2006, M.F. Husain was forced out of India by religious controversy over his paintings. Did his art deserve this treatment?