Can Permaculture Alleviate Poverty & Ensure Food Security?
Permaculture could help alleviate poverty & hunger. However, everyone has to be involved and progress can not be hasty.
Tacky, Whacky & Cool: Hand-Drawn Film Posters Are A Collector’s Delight
Hand drawn film posters from the 1970s & 80s – with their interesting & over-the-top illustrations – are now sought after art collectibles; they’re priceless assets.
Political Slurs Such As “Liberandu” & “Urban Naxal” Are Being Weaponised In “New India”: Here’s How
In “New India,” linguistic inventions, political slang, has been weaponised to accuse & incarcerate critics and political opponents.
The Curious Connection Between Chillies & Vasco da Gama
What’s the connection between Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama and Chillies?
Racism Is Embedded In Bollywood; It’s Time To Change That
To remove everyday racism, so deep rooted in society, is a slow process–one that would take years of awareness & effort. But if each of us takes baby steps, we might arrive there sooner.
Archaic Traditions That Ostracise Widows Still Thrive In India
Dying & being considered a heavenly goddess versus belong alive and living in hell: these seem to be the only two options today for widows in India.
From ‘Ayurvedic Cures’ To Corporate Hospitals: Here’s How Health Care Frauds Flourish In India
The healthcare system in India is filled with fraudulent hospitals & health workers. It is, as they say, the ‘wild Wild West.’
Mangoes, Mughals, Hindu & Buddhist Traditions
The mango, despite being a seasonal fruit, has been a part of India’s history. It is deeply rooted not only in our taste buds but also in our culture.
Tracing The History Of The Word Loot
Here’s the story of how the word “loot” was looted from Sanskrit and appropriated into the English language.
How Gurram Jashuva Empowered Communities With Poetry
Gurram Jashuva’s work is testimony to the pen’s power in enabling equality & empowering communities.
The Camera’s Journey: From Capturing Images To A Weapon Of Surveillance
The evolution of the camera–from a philosophical idea to a surveillance tool–is fascinating. Read it.
How The Harmonium Made Its Way To India
The harmonium, a musical instrument that has its origins in Europe, is now an integral part of Indian music.
Indira Gandhi & The Smiling Buddha
Indira Gandhi’s involvement proved pivotal for the Smiling Buddha.
Sedition Law & Media Rights
The sedition law, a 152-year-old-colonial legacy, seems to be on its last leg. As the government reexamines & reconsiders the law, the Supreme Court’s opinion could set the tone for civil liberties and determine the future of this archaic law.
False Dowry & Rape Accusations Are Fuelling Men’s Rights Movement in India
False dowry & rape accusations are being weaponised to ruin men. Organised rackets are twisting the law & falsely accusing men of sexual assault.