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.
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.