How Advertisers Manufactured Lies To Sell Cigarettes
Cigarettes—health hazards and severe sources of addiction—were presented as symbols of community empowerment.
How Gandhi Built A Community & Began Satyagraha At The Sabarmati Ashram
The Satyagraha Ashram was monumental in the development of the theory of self-reliance, which became central to the idea of Swaraj.
Mahendravarman I: Pallava King, Artist & Patron of Arts
Mamallapuram attests to the dedication of the Pallava dynasty to art and culture, especially that of King Mahendravarman I.
How Colonialists Used Phrenology, A pseudoscience, To Justify Racism & Slavery
The use of Phrenology, a pseudoscience sans evidence, to justify racism, colonialism and slavery is just one of the many instances of how human ignorance, cloaked as science, paved the way for inequity and oppression.
Begum Rokeya: A Pioneer Of Equal Rights In Colonial India
Begum Rokeya—author, feminist & reformer—was a pioneer of women’s empowerment. Here’s her story.
Punch: The Forefather Of Cocktails
The etymology of Punch comes from the Sanskrit word panchan or pancha, which means five.
Mother Teresa & The Missionaries Of Charity
The Missionaries of Charity continues Mother Teresa’s vision of taking care of the hungry, the crippled, the naked, and the homeless in around 100 countries. It is important to let such organisations function fully & freely.
Feni: A 500-Year-Old Goan Tradition
‘When a good feni glides over the tongue, the fragrance of a hundred cashew trees floods the mouth, the waves of the Arabian Sea lap up against your feet, and a fadista bursts into song on the edges of your brain.’
Living Root Bridges of Meghalaya: A Stellar Example Of Regenerative Architecture
Living root bridges could be a sustainable step in the human battle against climate change.
Mission R&AW & The Hijack of Aeroplane Ganga in 1971
Who orchestrated the hijack of the Indian Airlines plane, Ganga?
Ravanstrom: The World’s Oldest Bowed Instrument?
Is Ravanhatta one of the oldest stringed instruments played with a bow? Is it a forerunner of the violin?
Baluchari: An Ever Evolving, Syncretic Art Of West Bengal
Baluchari Silk art weaves the narrative of Bengal’s rich history through its threads.
Once Lost, The Jeypore Gecko Are Threatened to Extinction Again
Habitat preservation is essential to guarantee the survival of Jeypore Ground Geckos.
The Evolution Of Stamps In India
When stamps began in 1854, they were issued under ‘India Postage.’ Since independence, India has issued around 3000 postage stamps.
Kalamkari: The Epitome Of Indian Design
Kalamkari art began in Hindu temples. It was a method of propagating religious knowledge.