India’s Obsession With Fair Skin
Pregnant mothers eat stones called Khadi in to have fair skinned children. Why are we obsessed with being fair skinned?
The Eternal Malgudi Days
Malgudi Days, etched in the hearts and minds of people is eternal. But it can really mess with your heartstrings.
Bigotry & Communal Politics Have No Role In Disaster Management
As thousands work to mitigate the catastrophe in Kerala, there are some who are spewing hate in the name of religion.
How A Gujarati Girl Became An International Sumo Wrestling Champion
Hetal Dave, a Gujarati girl from a conservative family, is making waves internationally as a Sumo wrestling champion.
How Persian & Greek Art Influenced Mauryan Architecture
The ancient Mauryan edicts of emperor Ashoka present a synergy of Persian and Greek ideas & symbolise a global world.
Of Mythical Demons & Rare Celestial Phenomena
Legends and myths surround rare celestial phenomena like the solar and the lunar eclipse. Why should we care about them?
Mother Teresa: The Social Entrepreneur & Saint
Mother Teresa, the Indian Saint from Albania, cared for the sick & dedicated her life to the service of the poor.
Willoughby Wallace Hooper: Photographer of Death
At what point does the photographer change roles from a documenter of tragedy to an indifferent bystander?
Are Africans Made to Feel Unwelcome in India?
Numerous racist attacks on Africans in India display deep-rooted racism. Are Indians the most racist people in the world?
Abdu’l Baha’s Rescue & The Syncretic Lotus Temple
The Lotus temple, built in the name of a small but inclusive faith, is a testimony to India’s syncretic tradition.
Bijapur’s Syncretic Micro-architecture & The Chamber Of Whispers
The art & architecture of Bijapur, a sleepy town in North Karnataka, tell the tale of India’s syncretic traditions.
The Untold Story Of The Royal Indian Navy Mutiny
The Royal Indian Navy mutiny in 1946 was the final chapter in India’s willing complicity in the Empire.
Secrets Of The Shore Temple
Marco Polo first mentioned the Shore temple in 1290. Modern archaeologists are yet to decipher its secrets.
Cracking the Indus Code: The Last Unknown Ancient Language
Some of the world’s best minds – human and robot – are at work, trying to decipher the Indus Valley code.
Mahajanaka Jataka at Ajanta Caves
The murals in Ajanta caves represent the birth of the finest & oldest artistic traditions in India.