The ‘Great Game’ Is On In Gabon
The ‘Great Game’ between the great powers is on. This time, it is in the land of the rising sun.
The Eternal Kamasutra
The Kamasutra is Vatsyayana’s gift to the world.
How Bal Thackeray’s Anti-Migrant Rhetroric Inspired Vada Pav
Vada Pav, inspired by Bal Thackeray’s hate-filled, anti-immigrant rhetoric, is Bombay’s iconic street-food legacy.
Pepper: The ‘Black Gold’
Black Pepper, an essential element of Ayurveda, was India’s gift to the world.
The Stigma Around Schizophrenia
To help people struggling with Schizophrenia, we as a community must learn more about the illness and free ourselves from common myths and stereotypes.
Abbas Ali & The Beauties Of Lucknow
Abbas Ali’s photo book tells the a story that’s buried deep within the dustbin of history.
A Brief History Of Madurai Malligai
The “Queen of Fragrance” or “Belle of India,” it is inextricably woven into Tamil Nadu’s traditions, mythology & culture.
The Legend Of Tenali Rama
Tenali Rama’s humorous folklore, laced with logic & common sense, shared over centuries, will continue to be retold for many generations.
A Coup In Niger
The coup is a terrible blow to Niger’s efforts at building stable democratic institutions & fostering peace and stability.
Sambar is Not ‘South Indian’; It Was Invented By The Marathas
The history of Sambar throws light on the evolution of food & the idea of identity.
The Logic Behind PIN Codes
Shriram Bhikaji Velankar’s simple & effective policy intervention serves over a billion people & fosters trade & commerce in more ways than one.
Modi’s Visit To France
Narendra Modi’s visit to France signals a ‘deepening’ diplomatic relationship between Paris & New Delhi.
Brihadeeswara Temple: A Dravidian Architectural Marvel
The Brihadeeswara temple is an architectural marvel representing the Dravidian temple construction style. It is also a monument reminiscnet of the glorious reign of the Chola kings.
Why It’s Important To Save ‘Dying’ Languages
‘Once a language dies, the knowledge dies with it.’
From Burma Rani to Chellam Sir: The Evolution of India’s Spy Films
The evolution of India’s spy films shows how geopolitics influence storytelling & popular culture.