Krem Puri: A Time Capsule of Meghalaya
The world’s longest sandstone cave, Krem Puri, which means ‘fairy cave’ in Khasi language, is located near the hamlet of Laitsohum in East Khasi Hills.
‘Spoon Theory’ Allows People To Understand What Suffering From Chronic Illness is Like
The ‘spoon theory’ soon became a metaphor used by many individuals living with chronic diseases or disabilities.
What Exactly Are People Celebrating In The ‘Festival Of Democracy’?
Are Indians celebrating the fact that they have successfully exalted murderous, corrupt, self-serving genocidal maniacs to power?
From Ukku To Wootz: How ‘Wootz Steel’ Originated In South India & Travelled Across The Globe
The role of Wootz Steel in the historical development of materials in India has received little attention.
When The Romans Traded With Malabar
Muziris was one of the most prominent and active ports trading with the Romans. Here, they exchanged pepper and other spices for gold.
‘Piplantri Model’: How An Eco-Feminist Movement In Transformed A Community
In Piplantri, a village in Rajasthan, people have planted trees, regenerated the environment & championed an eco-feminist movement.
South Asia Is Not Safe For LGBTQ Communities
South Asian countries have been known to resist the LGBTQ community, and many have voiced their difficulties in coming out and finding acceptance.
India’s Unemployment Crisis
Modi came to power with the promise of bringing over two crore jobs. However, he failed to deliver on his promise.
How The Portuguese Crown Introduced Órfãs del Rei As A Colonisation Strategy In Goa
Órfãs del Rei, or ‘Orphans of the King,’ aimed at increasing the white population in Goa, postulated that orphaned Portuguese girls would be married off to merchants who sailed to India.
The ‘Moon Wobble,’ Climate Change & Rising Sea Levels
The Moon’s orbital plane is slightly inclined compared to the Earth’s, resulting in the so-called wobble effect. According to recent research, it will cause more floods on Earth in the next decade.
Mohammed Muizzu Wins A ‘Super Majority’ In Maldives Polls. What Does This Mean For India?
New Delhi must be agile and astute in rebuilding diplomatic goodwill, which has seen significant erosion in the last decade.
Chetak: A Partner in Life & Death
Oral histories of Chetak, Maharana’s brave stallion, echo through the streets of Rajasthan to this date, and his name is famous throughout the country.
Iran’s Retaliatory Attacks On Israel Cast A Long Shadow Of War
There is a need for ‘immediate de-escalation, exercise of restraint, stepping back from violence, and return to the path of diplomacy.’
Art Deco & Bombay—A Love Affair
The journey of Art Deco, from its beginning after the First World War to its decline after the Second, is short-lived. But it has given Mumbai some of its most revered architecture, loved and admired even today.
Critically Endangered Pangolins Are Still Being Sold On Social Media: Will It Stop?
Despite being protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act of 1972, pangolins are extensively hunted & sold throughout India.