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.
How Archery is Kept Alive In Meghalaya Through Legalised Gambling
The Khasis are extraordinary archers. Their skill is kept alive through legalised gambling.
INCOSPAR, ISRO & India’s Spaceports
India’s long history of creating spaceports & launching satellites stands testament to the country’s incredible prowess.
Paithani: The Saree That Was Weighed With Gold
A Paithani sari can take anywhere from six months to two years to make.
The Indian Enka Singer who took Japan By Storm
Sarbjit Singh Chadha took Japan by storm with his Enka songs
What’s The Story Behind The Mysterious Himalayan Skeleton Lake
In 1942, H K Madhawl, an Indian forest official, stumbled upon hundreds of human skeletons in and around a lonely lake amid the Himalayas. What’s the story behind this mysterious find.
Malabar Civets: ‘Critically Endangered,’ ‘Possibly Extinct’
The Malabar Civet is thought to have experienced a significant decline a century ago due to extensive forest conversion to agriculture.
The Men Who Invented The Polio Vaccine
Jonas Salk, John Enders, Thomas Weller, and Frederick Robbins created the Polio vaccine and created history.
Will The Israel-Hezbollah Conflict Turn Into A Full-blown Regional War?
Lebanon can’t afford another war. The Lebanese people do not want another war.
Saving Manipur’s Endangered Sangai Deer
The Sangai deer, one of India’s most endangered cervids, is classified as ‘Endangered’ on the IUCN Red List.
‘Forever Iconic’: Remembering India’s First Muscle Car, Contessa
Although discontinued, even today, Contessa turns heads on the roads as it passes as the Indian classic.
Monkey Pox: Yet Another ‘Public Health Emergency Of International Concern’
The World Health Organization convened a meeting of experts and declared it a ‘public health emergency of international concern’. There have been more than 14,000 cases and 524 deaths this year, according to the U.N. health agency.
‘Your Dreams & My Courage Are Broken. I Don’t Have The Strength To Go On Anymore’: Vinesh Phogat
The disqualification utterly saddens not only Vinesh Phogat but also 1.4 billion Indians.