Here’s Why India’s Swimming Camels Are Facing Extinction
The Kharai camels, the only swimming camels in the world, are on the verge of extinction; there are less than 1800 of them.
Garcia de Orta: The Sephardic Jew Who Made India His Home
Garcia de Orta: who was persecuted for being Jewish, fled from Spain, made India his home & became the first European writer on tropical medicine
Pakistan Plunges Into Political Chaos
What is happening in Pakistan should serve as a warning about how countries under military dictatorships murder democracy by a thousand cuts.
We Must Save The Bengal Florican From Going Extinct: Here’s Why
The Bengal florican (Houbaropsis bengalensis), commonly known as the Bengal bustard, is critically endangered; less than 1,000 individuals are alive.
When Charlie Chaplin Met Gandhi
Here’s what happened when Charlie Chaplin met Gandhi.
A Library In The Forest
With a meagre collection of 160 books, Akshara was started in 2012. Today, Akshara houses over a thousand books, but its story is etched with struggle.
Ferdinand Kittel: The German Who Found Love & Belonging In Karnataka
Ferdinand Kittel, a scholar & author, though forgotten in Germany, is celebrated in Southern India for his contribution to the language and culture of Karnataka.
Are We What We Eat?
The politics of food divides Indian society and acts as an indicator of social hierarchy. It’s time to be more inclusive of food habits.
Tarabai Bhonsale: The Regent Who Averted Maratha Extermination
Queen Tara Bai, with her administrative genius and strength of character, saved the Marathas from an awful crisis.
Barabar Caves & The Lost Story Of Ajivikas
Ajivika, a rival tradition of Buddhism & Jainism, no longer exists. The only evidence are the caves in the Barabar hill.
The Red Crowned Roof Turtle Is Critically Endangered: Here’s Why
The population of Red-Crowned Roofed Turtle, also known as Batagur Kachuga, has declined dramatically. Can it be saved from going extinct?
Ambedkar & W.E.B. Dubois: Their Fight Against Oppression
Dubois fought against racism while Ambedkar fought against casteism.
Housing Apartheid In India: Passive Untouchability
The residential segregation in India’s largest cities is greater by caste and tribe than socioeconomic status.
The Vedic Text Akin To The Turing Machine
Panini’s metalanguage uses Sanskrit phonemes as auxiliary markers to control grammatical derivations.
How Advertisers Manufactured Lies To Sell Cigarettes
Cigarettes—health hazards and severe sources of addiction—were presented as symbols of community empowerment.