Electoral Bonds: Legalised Bribery, Quid Pro Quo Or Extortion?
Why would corporations purchase electoral bonds worth thousands of crores to fund political parties?
The Gee’s Golden Langur, World’s Rarest Primate, Is Calling For Help
Golden langurs have been classified as one of the world’s top 25 most endangered primate species.
Bitcoin: The Gambler’s Currency
Given the volatility, environmental impact and criminality, will cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin gain traction again?
Why Diabetes Is Rampant In India
Recent research show diabetes and its related problems (blood pressure, cholesterol, fatty liver, and sleep apnea) can be reversed.
The Sikhs Had To Struggle To Wear Their Turban At Work & On Motor Bikes
The Sikhs had to fight hard and often go against the system to keep their turbans. Here’s a less known, fascinating story.
How Cornershop, A British-Indie Band, Rose To Fame
Cornershop’s ascent to fame was historic, as South Asians battled to establish their place in the world, particularly on the international music stage.
Irula People: An Essential But Invisible Component Of The Global Healthcare System
For generations, Irula people have supplied anti-venom to the Pharma industry. But their contributions remain an invisible component of the global healthcare system.
How Tea Trade Led To Opium Smuggling & Wars
Tea, the world’s most popular drink, has prompted international trade, drug smuggling, wars and abuse of indentured workers.
Pakistan’s ‘Sham Democracy’
‘Pakistan is a sham democracy. The country is tightly controlled by the military generals.
How Maharaja Ranjitsinh’s Friendship With Cartier Inspired The Statement Necklace of Ocean’s 8
Cartier & Ranjitsingh developed a friendship that resulted in a magnificent piece that inspired the Jeanne Toussaint necklace of the Ocean’s 8.
Why European Colonialists Employed Indian Artists To Document Botanical Specimens
Many Europeans took part in documenting India’s natural history. Fine arts & scientific documentation had become synonymous, bringing about a distinct change in Indian artistry.
Abraham Barak Salem: The ‘Jewish Gandhi Of Cochin’
Inspired by Gandhi’s teachings, Salem led a struggle for equal rights using non-violent methods to fight discriminatory practices in his Synagogue.
Edward Peters: The Indian Who Discovered Gold In New Zealand
Edward peters, called ‘Black Peter,’ found gold in New Zealand. But due to racism, his efforts and achievements in the discovery of gold were downplayed.
Did Jagan Nath Azad, A Hindu Poet, Write Pakistan’s National Anthem?
The story goes, Jagan Nath Azad, a Hindu poet, wrote down Pakistan’s Tarana, or anthem. Here’s the story behind this claim.
Where Phones Don’t Work, Take A Breath, Enjoy The Scenery & Write A Letter
You will not get internet in Hikkim; it’s is disconnected from the rest of the world. But you will get a chance to gaze at the serenity of mountains & valleys.