The Many Avatars Of Coconuts
Coconuts have many avatars; there are many stories from history that illuminate us about their etymology.
How Barbara McClintock Transformed The Study Of Genetics
Barbara McClintock, an American geneticist, changed the study of genetics with her discoveries.
The Dark Past Of The Cellular Jail In The Andaman Islands
Political prisoners imprisoned in the cellular jail in Andaman Islands were treated worse than animals. Read the story to know more.
Does Tur Dal Provide Enough Protein For Vegetarians?
Tur dal is considered to be the primary protein for most Indian vegetarians. Is it really?
Henry Louis Vivian Derozio: The Anglo-India Poet Who Inspired The Bengal Renaissance.
Henry Louis Vivian Derozio, a thinker, rationalist and teacher, inspired his students and laid the foundations of the Bengal renaissance.
How A Racist Canadian Scheme To Remove South Asians From British Columbia Failed
In 1908, the Canadian government devised a scheme called the British Honduras Scheme or the Hindu Deportation Scheme to deport South Asians. Here’s the story.
Scientists Have Found A Way To Break Down Forever Chemicals. What Does That Mean For India?
The problem of PFAS contamination is an environmental hazard, but it is also a health hazard.
How Curry Evolved Into Karē & Became A Japanese Staple
Originally, curry was considered exotic. However, over time, it became a national staple in Japan.
Fardunjee Murzban: The Founder Of India’s Oldest Running Newspaper
Fardunjee Murzaban’s life story is etched in the history of journalism in India.
How Moskva, A Russian Icebreaker Ship, Saved 2000 Beluga Whales With Classical Music
In February 1985, a Soviet icebreaker ploughed a 15-mile way through thick ice to release hundreds of stranded white beluga whales in one of the most unique rescue missions. Read about it.
Marita Lorenz: ‘Patron Saint Of Conspiracy Buffs’
Marita Lorenz, a German-born woman, claims to have fathered a child with Fidel Castro and was part of an assassination attempt on Kennedy.
Hair Fall & The Rise Of A Multi-Billion Dollar Industry
There is nothing wrong with taking care of your hair. However, we must not let the haircare industry redefine our expectations of our own hair.
When A New York Publication’s Satire Resulted In the Great Moon Hoax
In 1835, The New York Sun pulled off a major hoax, a mind-boggling astronomical discovery. Here’s the story.
From King Bijjala To GIS: The Evolution Of Kolhapuri Chappals
Kolhapuri chappals received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2019 after a ten-year wait. Yet the authenticity of the chappal is slowly dying out.
The Rise & Rise Of Hate Speech In India
Hate speech erodes the democratic values of a nation by attempting to alienate its minorities & challenging their right to a dignified existence.