The Dhoti: From The Indus Valley To The Ramp
The Dhoti is both a fashion statement and a political symbol that stood the test of time.
Bourne and Shepherd: Photography Lessons From 1862
In this era of environmental decay, Bournes’ photographs are precious shots of the wild & beautiful India ever made.
Muslin: The Finest Ancient Fabric
Muslin, the finest, ancient fabric mentioned years ago in the time of Ptolemy, has yet to see its story weaved for good.
The Sindhi Merchants of Gibraltar
Enterprising Sindhi merchants sniffed opportunities, took risks & built global businesses, succeeding against all odds.
Gandhi & The Khilafat Movement
The Khilafat movement was one of the largest in the world & was able to unite people of all religions.
The Anti-Heroes & Romance of Bhāsa’s Plays
If you like Breaking Bad & Deadpool, you will love Bhāsa’s play-Svapnavāsavadattam, the oldest romantic novel of India.
The Bakhshali Manuscript & The New Origin Of Zero
Wrapped in 70 sheets of birch-bark, the Bakshali manuscript is mostly concerned with mathematics.
Pirates Of The Arabian Sea & The Letter Of Marque
In the 17th-Century, European pirates got the Letter of Marque – a license to kill. Will it be given to robots today?
The Curse Of Gold & The Cyanide Mud
Gold mining is one of the world’s dirtiest industries; Human obsession with gold is a curse on the environment.
Jean Francois Allard: Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s Most Trusted French General
Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s most faithful commander & trusted lieutenant was a Frenchman – General Jean Francois Allard.
In Praise Of The Bioscopewala
The Bioscopewala has always been a part of India’s social fabric. Can technology ever replicate their skill & humanity?
The Spike Missile Deal & The Dawn Of India’s Military Industrial Complex
Mr Modi’s political rhetoric seeks self-reliance in defence. But his policies encourage corporates to profit from war.
Secrets of Vijayanagara Architecture
What can the Vastu blueprint of the Vijayanagara temple architecture tell us about modern computer graphics?
The Repeated Rise and Fall of Nalanda University
Once known as a great seat of learning, the Nalanda is now a textbook case of how not to build a world-class university.
The Progressive Arts Group & The Birth of Indian Modernism
A small group of artists revolutionized art in India by pushing the boundaries of thought & self-expression.