Naraina Pillai & Sri Mariamman Temple
Naraina Pillai, a man who started as a clerk, built a real estate empire in Singapore. His story is an outstanding example of entrepreneurship.
Somadeva’s Kathasaritasagara: A Tale Of Lesbian Love?
Somadeva’s Kathasaritasagara, an eleventh century book, tells the story of lesbian love, innocence & purity of friendship.
Why It’s Essential To Preserve India’s Freshwater Mussels
Freshwater mussels have been rightfully described as the ‘Engineers of the Ecosystem.’ Their ecological service is of immense significance.
Chiune Sugihara: The Japanese Diplomat Who Rescued Thousands Of Jews
It is estimated that Chiune Sugihara, the Japanese diplomat, rescued over 6,000 Jews by issuing them transit visas.
Pedro Alvarez Cabral’s Voyage To The East
Here’s the story of a sixteenth-century Portuguese explorer who ‘discovered’ Brazil.
Why Do We Laugh?
May laughter find you in the most difficult of times.
Tracing Anti-Christian Xenophobia
Criminals & goons who have engaged in violent anti-Christian xenophobia are supported by political powers and even given a seat in the parliament.
Gaganendranath Tagore & Cubism
Gaganendranath countered Western art styles by using, well, a western art style—Cubism.
Globalisation & Greco-Buddhist Art
Gandhara art is a classic example of how globalisation influences art and vice-versa.
The Zanskari Horse Is Endangered: Here’s Why
Zanskari horses are not prone to diseases. Yet there has been neglect that manifested in the scarcity of these horses.
Corruption, Scams, Poverty & Media Control In Modi’s India
The BJP, under Modi, has successfully obfuscated their scams while also parading themselves as the harbingers of anti-corruption.
Rajendra Chola’s Invasion Of Srivijaya Empire
Rajendra Chola I’s portrait adorns the walls of Mazagon Docks to commemorate his naval intelligence. It is meant to be a reminder to keep the Indian Ocean as a zone of peace.
The Story Of The Scottish Madras Fabric
The Madras fabric is still very popular is still among the South Indians.
The Bombay Beach, California
There is a Bombay Beach in California. But it is abandoned, sort of!
The Architectural Marvels Of Hampi
The ruins of Hampi architectural tell the story of a glorious era of the Vijayanagara Empire.