Worrying Signs Of The Indian Economy
Hyper inflation & unemployment are worrying signs. Is the Indian economy robust enough to survive this?
Can The Return Of The Ruble Challenge The Dollar?
Russia, by buying gold and pegging the Ruble to the yellow metal, is trying to challenge the dollar. Will it work?
The Crisis In Sri Lanka Must Serve As A Warning To It’s Neighbours
The economic crisis in Sri Lanka, which has its roots in the social engineering which was unleashed almost two decades ago.
The Bhagavad Gita As Part Of School Syllabus
By introducing the Bhagavadgita into school curriculum, the Gujarat government is violating the Constitution.
Jahangir, The Opium Addict & Nur Jahan, The Empress
History records Emperor Jahangir as one of the great Mughal Emperors while Nur Jahan is relegated to the shadows.
Varthamanappusthakam: More Than The First Travelogue
The Varthamanapustakam narrates the journey of two priests from Malabar to Rome. Often, it is misrepresented as a travelogue. But its much more than that.
Tracking “Hindu Hriday Samrat” As A Political Slogan
The slogan “Hindu Hriday Samrat” is a classic case study in political branding that facilitated social division like none other.
Avagunthana, Ghoonghat, Hijab: One Practice, Many Names
Ghoonghat, Hijab, Purdah, Burkha–one costume, many names. One practice, many traditions, many interpretations; contentious, especially in the context of gender equality, liberty & freedom.
Lajpat Rai’s Views On Women & Caste
Lajpat Rai’s thoughts on women, though they seemed progressive at the outset, were indeed questionable.
Neil Nongkynrih: India’s Piano Legend
Neil Nongkynrih, the man behind the choir, did not formally learn music when he was young.
The Voyage Of Komagata Maru
The Komagata Maru Incident laid bare the tentacles of colonial hypocrisy for the world to see.
The Floreffe Bible: The Finest Example of Incorporating Art In Understanding Religion
The colourful illustrations of the Floreffe Bible take an allegorical approach to explain Gospels while providing a visual commentary with the text.
Mumba or Bom Baim: The Etymology of Bombay
How did Bombay evolve into the city that it is today? What does the etymology of Bombay tell us?
Basmati, Biopiracy & The Curious Case of ‘Texmati’
An American company tried to steal India’s bio-resources. Using patent laws in the US, it tried to legitimise its theft of Basmati rice. Here’s a classic case study of Biopiracy.
How A Nobel-Winning Stock Market Theory May Help Save Coral Reefs
Harry Markowitz’s Modern Portfolio Theory, a mathematical framework for constructing a portfolio of assets to maximise investments, is now helping save coral reefs around the world.