How The Yamuna Was Choked To Death
India’s holy river has sunk into an unholy quagmire of apathy and environmental mismanagement.
Noor Inayat Khan: Sufi Princess, Children’s Author & British Spy
Noor-Inayat Khan, Tipu Sultan’s Great-great-great grand daughter was a Sufi princess, author, and celebrated British spy.
The Multinational Samosa & The Mughal Emperor’s c
If you thought your samosa came from India, think again! Cookbooks from across Asia bear testimony to this multinational snack.
How Ranji Trophy Got Its Name
The Maharajah of Indian cricket was called ‘the prince of a small state, but the king of a great game.’
How A Judaeo-Urdu Manuscript Was Made Into A Film
Indar Sabha: an illustrated Urdu play of love in Indra’s court was made into a successful production by Parsi’s & Jews.
How The Government Is Undermining The National Green Tribunal
Through the Finance Bill 2017, the Government undermines the National Green Tribunal. It sets a dangerous precedent.
Annie Besant: The Champion of Women’s Rights
Women’s rights activist, Theosophist, and supporter of Irish and Indian self-rule, Annie Besant’s legacy is immortal.
Right to Education: A Programme Of Pilferage
The report card for the seven-year-old Right to Education is dismal. But there is still time to retool our schools.
How Terrorism Shut Down The Statue Of Liberty’s Torch
101 years since a devastating terror attack, the torch in the Statue of Liberty remains closed to the public.
When Widows Were Burnt Alive In India
Under the practice of Sati, widows were burned alive after their husbands died. It was a ritual sacrifice – condoned by society.
Why 37 Percent Of India’s Land Is Turning Into A Desert
Climate change and human activities are degrading and desertifying India’s land, posing a real threat to existence.
Rahul Sankrityayan: The Father of Hindi Travel Writing
The father of Hindi travel writing, saw the world as a humanist and wrote with the understanding of an anthropologist.
The Real Bahubali Was A Jain Prince
The tallest monolithic statue in the world is that of Bahubali, a Jain prince who advocated ahimsa and gained Moksha.
An Overview Of The Geospatial Information Regulation Bill
The Ministry of Home Affairs wants a licensing system for every map made or displayed of the subcontinent.
Automated Chess & The Curious Case Of The Mechanical Turk
Chess automation was based on a true story that tricked Napoleon. Today, Artificial Intelligence beats humans at their game.