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.
Bantul The Great: Narayan Debnath’s Loveable & Formidable Cartoon
Many of Debnath’s characters spoke to his audience, but a hulk of a man with god-like superpowers, Bantul the Great, arose as a superhero for Bengalis during their time of need.
Rooh Afza: A Symbol Of South Asia’s Shared History & Culture
While carbonated drinks may have taken over, Rooh Afza will always evoke a sense of nostalgia among South Asians.
The Story Of Hosay: A Saga Of Defiance & Celebration
The Hosay celebrations recall not just the sacrifice of Hussein but those who were slain in 1884.
Neuroprosthesis: The New Research That Helped A Paralysed Man to Speak
Neuroprosthesis allowed a person with severe paralysis to speak in sentences by directly translating impulses from his brain to his vocal tract into words that display as text on a screen.
How Kalidas, The ‘First Indian Tamil & Telugu Talkie,’ Was Made
Kalidas was the first talkie to be screened in Madras with songs in Tamil and Telugu. Here’s how & why it was made.
Hangul, The State Animal Of Jammu & Kashmir, Is Near Extinction
The IUCN Red List mentions the Hangul as a ‘critically endangered’ species; only 100-150 mature individuals survive today.
Emma Brainerd-Ryder: The American Doctor Who Established India’s First Literary Society For Women
Dr Emma Brainerd-Ryder, who established India’s first literary society for women, championed women’s rights.
The Moscow Attack Signals A Resurgence Of Global Terrorist Organisations
The Moscow attack shows that both ISIS-K and al-Qaeda have gained strength in Afghanistan under the Taliban.
Complex Memories Of Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish may be one of the few creatures with enough cognitive power to use their memories to plan ahead of time.
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.