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.
South Asian Women Had To Undergo Virginity Tests To Migrate To The UK
South Asian women were forced to take virginity tests at Heathrow airport in the 70s; their stories are a testament to how South Asians were subject to racial profiling in the United Kingdom.
How A Block In Manhattan’s East Village Came To Be Known As Little India
Little India is very popular because many of the restaurants have an unusual policy: they allow you to Bring your Own Booze (BYOB),
Should We Be Worried About The Pneumonia Outbreak In China?
We must always pay attention to undiagnosed pneumonia clusters. Early warning systems give us the best chance of preventing the next pandemic.
Sultan Ibrahim Adil Shah II: Patron Of Art, Music & Literature
Ibrahim Adil Shah II, the Sultan of Deccan was a noted patron of art. He was a musician & author, too.
The Looming Uncertainty Over Afghanistan’s Synagogues
Synagogues are embodiments of whatever remained of Afghanistan’s erstwhile Jewish community. Their architecture represents a confluence of cultures.