American Poet Louise Glück Wins Nobel Prize In Literature
byLouise Glück is the 16th woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature since the Nobel prizes were first awarded in 1901.
Biography
Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar: The Champion Of Women’s Rights
byVidyasagar’s campaigns–against child marriage, for widow remarriage–led the government to pass the Hindu Widow Remarriage Act.
Frank Anthony: The Anglo-Indian Lawyer, Educator & Parliamentarian
byFrank Anthony, the educator & legislator, left a legacy through the Indian Certificate for Secondary Education (ICSE).
The Lesser-Known Story Of Tom Alter
byTom Alter, a versatile genius, made a stellar contribution to the world of acting, sports journalism & writing.
Charlie Parker: Celebrating A Century Of The Genius Who Changed Jazz Forever
byCharlie Parker is “one of the most striking performers in the entire history of jazz & one of the most influential.”
Nietzsche: The Rebel Philosopher
byNietzsche — the philosopher — paid the ultimate price for being a genius.
What A Jain Merchant’s Autobiography Tells Us About Life In The Mughal Era
byBanarasidas, a seventeenth-century Jain merchant, is a rare & valuable voice. His autobiography offers a rare insight.
Cricket’s First Engineer
byFarokh Engineer’s cricket showcased pure elegance, riveting style and transcendent poise.
Dr Muthulakshmy Reddy: A Champion Of Women’s Rights
by“Muthulakshmi Reddy was a trailblazer, who traversed through paths, which were untouched by women.”
Freud Unplugged
byFreud, the intrepid intellectual adventurer he was, succeeded in solving the enigma of human nature.
Freddie Mercury: The Parsi Who Rocked The Music World
by“When I’m performing I’m an extrovert, yet inside I’m a completely different man.”
Everton Forever
byEverton “was a great man and a great batsman — one of the best, indeed.”
Charles Dickens: A “Misogynist”?
byIn the practical support Charles Dickens’ gave to women, we notice his deep commitment to to literature & journalism.
Anaïs Nin, Feminism & Erotica
byDecades after her death, Anais Nin, variously known as femme fatale, pornographer & feminist icon, evokes controversy.
“I’m Still A Print Man”: Ruskin Bond
by“I was not good at anything else, so I stuck to writing.“