How A Dutch Commander Became Travancore’s Great Captain
Eustachius De Lannoy, a Belgian captain of the Dutch East India army, served the Maharajah of Travancore, leaving his legacy.
Uniform Civil Code: Is This a Law Worth Waiting For?
The issue of women’s rights under Muslim Personal Law has brought up the debate over a Uniform Civil Code. Is legislation the solution?
The Growing Call of Indian eSports
India’s professional video gamers make a living playing their favourite games. Has playing eSports become a career option?
Mythology and Modern Indian Weaponry
India’s weapons are often named after mythological figures and concepts. Do the legends match up to the armaments?
Cyclone Vardah’s Casualty: Trees
An oft-overlooked casualty of India’s natural disasters are its trees – 12,000 of which were lost due to hurricane Vardah alone.
The Boomerang Effect Of India’s Political Slogans
From “Garibi Hatao” to “Acche Din Aanewalle Hai”, political slogans seem to work at first – until they’re made to backfire.
Culture Mapping India’s Intangible Treasures
It’s not always possible to preserve intangible aspects of culture. This doesn’t stop the UNESCO and many nations from trying.
How Does Caste Play Out in Tamil Nadu’s Welfare State?
“Dravida” in the names of Tamil Nadu’s political parties is symbolic of anti-caste struggle. Why is this agenda missing today?
The Many Ways of Knowing Jayalalithaa
Jayalalithaa could change with each audience. What did associates, journalists and the women think of her?
There’s A Wallah For That
Where there’s a market, there’s a wallah. Here’s a photo story of jugaad, enterprising spirit and India’s many professions.
Jayalalithaa: The Unloved Child who Became the People’s Amma
Jayalalithaa juggled many parts – actress, leader, and Amma. Through snippets of her life, we explore the brand she leaves behind.
India’s Seven Million Security Guards
In 2013, India had over seven million security guards supplied by 16000 security agencies. What’s a day in the life of a watchman like?
The Timeless R.K. Narayan
R.K. Narayan brought the Indian village to the world, through novels set in the fictional town of Malgudi. What makes his work so timeless?
World AIDS Day: Clearing Misconceptions
We revisit popular AIDS awareness campaigns in India and clear some of the misconceptions about HIV-transmission.
Feminism: Advertising’s New Mantra?
Feminist ads have become the new rage – bashing the tropes of fair skin and objectified women. What made advertising change?