No Full Stops: Remembering Mark Tully
byMark Tully remains less a chronicler of history and more its living echo, a reminder that journalism’s true power lies not only in witness but in the gift of listening.
Biography
Nehru’s Scientific Temper & A Vision For A Rational India
byThe challenges Nehru identified in his time—hunger, poverty, illiteracy, and superstition—continue to plague India, and the need for a rational, scientific approach to addressing them has never been greater.
The Complicated Legacy Of Dick Cheney
byThe evolution of Cheney’s views, from staunch conservative to outspoken critic of his own party, reflect the tectonic shifts in American politics.
Raila Odinga: The Relentless Democrat Who Revered India
byRaila Odinga’s legacy endures in Kenya — in every vote cast, protest allowed, and power-sharing deal negotiated.
Maria Machado’s Nobel: A Prize, or a Provocation?
byThe Nobel Committee may have handed Machado a torch, but she must decide whether to use it as a spotlight, a beacon, or a fire.
The Ballad of Bengal’s Anthony Firingee
byAnthony Firingee, a Portuguese man, became a famous Bengali poet-musician. This is his story—one that was never built on fixed boundaries.
Ngũgĩ’s Unfinished Revolution
byAs we mourn Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, we are called to celebrate the world he envisioned—a world where African languages thrive, where literature holds power to account, and where stories are told on our own terms.
Didda: The Queen Who Conquered Kashmir
byQueen Didda’s life was a testament to the complexities of power. She was a woman who thrived in a world that sought to silence her.
Pope Francis: A Visionary Shepherd In An Age Of Change
byPope Francis has not only reoriented the Church’s mission—he has redefined what it means to be a pope in the twenty-first century.
How The United States & The United Kingdom Plotted To Overthrow Guyana’s Most Popular Leader
byThe CIA’s involvement in Guyana’s political affairs escalated as the United States sought to undermine Jagan’s authority.
‘Better Orgasms, Better World’: How Betty Dodson Revolutionised Desire & Self-Pleasure
byDodson’s life’s work underscored that sexual liberation is both a deeply personal journey and a radical political battle.
Swami Vivekananda’s Misogynist & Racist Views
byNarendranath Datta, alias Swami Vivekananda, espoused views that had an undercurrent of racism & misogyny.
Charles Trevelyan, Madras & The Irish Famine
byCharles Trevelyan is often portrayed as an upright officer. Was he?
Indrani Rahman: Dancing Icon & Beauty Queen
byIndrani Rahman, first Miss India, gracefully maintained her image as not only a beauty queen but also one of India’s most prominent dancers.
Isidor Isaac Rabi, MRI & Physics For Peace
by“Real peace means more than the absence of violent war.”