The Eternal Saga Of The Sari
The Sari is as much a symbol of sexuality, power, and identity, as of versatility and repression. What makes a Sari unique?
Malik Ambar: The Ethiopian Who Ruled The Deccan
Malik Ambar, born Chapu in Ethiopia, was a slave who became Prime Minister of the Deccan. What does his story tell us?
Mewar Ramayana: The Largest Illustrated Ramayana
The wold’s largest illustrated Ramayana was painted by a muslim painter – Sāhib Dīn. What does Mewar Ramayana represent?
Gandhi: A Sexually Repressed Pervert?
Gandhi slept naked with his adolescent grand nieces to test his sexual urge. Are his perverse celibacy tests justified?
The Wild Yak
The wild yak became an endangered species after borders limited their range, and domesticated yaks ate their food.
Are We Ready For The Robot Revolution?
Robots revolution is on its way. They are slowly and steadily replacing human workforce. How can we prepare for the future?
India’s Dismantled Healthcare
Public sector health care in India is negligent and poorly administered. Did this create India’s monstrous private health care?
Tales of the Bengal Tiger
Tigers may be fading in reality, but in fiction, they serve as Nature’s compass for man’s conscience.
The Golconda Diamond: How Thomas Pitt Smuggled and Profited from it
How did Thomas Pitt, then Governor of Madras, profit from and establish a legacy through a diamond of the Golconda mines?
Sea Sparkles: The Impending Ecological Disaster
A patch of algae the size of Mexico has bloomed between the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. It could be an ecological disaster.
River Water Disputes Bill : A Step Forward?
The proposed amendment to the water bill seeks to solve river-dispute resolution between states. Can it solve the water crisis?
Can We Be Friends With Crows?
Crows are social, intelligent birds. Once omnipresent, they are disappearing from our landscape. What do we know about them?
India’s Tryst With Guns
Gun laws from the British era continue to reflect India’s gun policy. We explore how India’s tryst with firearms has been.
A Poem Circa 1790
In 1790, a reader sent in a poem to Madras Courier, about life, love and empire.
Amrita Sher-Gil: Fierce, Independent and Unapologetic
Amrita Sher-gil, a child of fusion and artist extraordinaire, found her voice in India. Her art tells her story.