Rajma, Portuguese & Protein
Rajma may be a Punjabi dish. But do you know its connection with the Portuguese?
George Harrison, Ravi Shankar & The Journey Of The Sitar
The journey of the sitar demonstrates that the beauty of musical instruments lies not in their function but in their ability to surpass genres.
Kamala Harris & The ‘Model Minority’ Myth
It’s time for South Asians to stop discriminating against black people by considering themselves to be the ‘model minorities.’
The Attempt To Assassinate Trump Points To America’s Toxic Gun Culture
Donald Trump must ask himself one question: if Thomas Matthew Crooks did not have access to the AR-15-style rifle, would he have shot him?
How Florence Nightingale Championed Sanitary Reforms In India
Nightingale’s efforts to improve sanitation & healthcare significantly impacted the quality of care throughout the nineteenth & twentieth centuries.
How Stella Mudge, An English Cabarer Dancer, Became The Maharani Of Kapurthala
The fascinating love story between Stella Mudge, an English cabaret dancer and Paramjit Singh, the Prince of Kapurthala, had many twists and turns.
The French Reject The Far Right
The far-right lost the elections in France. How did that happen?
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.