As Britain Goes To Polls, Starmer Seems Headed For A Spectacular ‘Supermajority’
A vote against the Conservatives will turn into a vote for the Labour Party—it is likely to give them the biggest majority of any party since 1832.
How Alexander Fleming Discovered Penicillin, The Antibiotic That Changed The World
Fleming, who served in the Army Medical Corps, saw many of his fellow soldiers die from infections. He dedicated his life to finding a cure.
Chacha Chaudhary: Wise Indian Uncle, Comic Super Hero
Old & new versions of Chacha Chaudhary have a moral: every problem can be solved with intelligence & wisdom.
Could The Ukraine War Turn Into A Wider Global Conflict?
War is knocking on the door. One small misunderstanding could threaten global peace for decades and possibly wipe out humanity.
Lakhpat: The Forgotten Ghost Town At The Edge of India
Lakhpat, a ghost town in Gujarat, tells the tale of a once wealthy city that was abandoned.
Bonded Slavery: The Dark Side Of India’s Sericulture Industry
Bonded to their employers in exchange for a loan to their families, children work twelve hours or more daily for seven days a week.
People With Albinism Struggle to Find Their Place in Society—It’s Time To Change That
People with Albinism are routinely discriminated. They are not easily accepted in the society and struggle to receive proper education and employment.
Amrita Bazar Patrika: Epitome Of Fearless Journalism
Amrita Bazar Patrika faced much opposition from the government and was targeted with repressive laws. However, Patrika did not stop publishing and kept getting increasingly popular.
The Rise & Rise Of The Far-Right In The EU
The European Union has clearly shifted to the right. Far-right parties have won significant gains in the elections.
Remembering The Dalit Panthers
The Dalit Panthers, a social movement against caste discrimination, championed equality and fought to restore the dignity of people oppressed by caste hierarchy.
Kailash Sankhala: ‘The Tiger Man’
The tiger, writes Kailash Sankhala, is a creature of hypnotic power & fascination.
The Curious Connection Between Afghanistan & Dehradun Basmati Rice
The tale of Doon Basmati is just another example of India’s shared history with Afghanistan.
From Chaturanga to Shatranj to Chess
From India to Persia, to China, to Europe, and then to the rest of the world, the evolution of chess has contributed significantly to Mankind.
India’s Spices Are Records of Its Glorious History
Indian cuisine is an art that a single spice or a single dish cannot define. It has been handed down through the centuries via different cultures that found abode in the country.
The International Criminal Court Application For Arrest Warrant Against Netanyahu & Hamas Militants
‘If we do not demonstrate our willingness to apply the law equally, if it is seen as being applied selectively, we will be creating the conditions for its collapse.‘