‘Sikander Beg’: Founder, Tibetology
bySándor Kőrösi Csoma travelled far & wide, searching for the roots of Magyars. But destiny had other plans for him.
Biography
Demetrios Galanos: The Greek ‘Pundit’ Who Embraced India
byIn the 18th century, Demetrios landed in India, learnt Sanskrit & translated India’s greatest classics into Greek.
Radhanath Sikdar: The Mathematician Who Calculated The Height Of Mount Everest
byRadhanath Sikdar’s humble origins did not stop him from achieving great heights in the field of mathematical research.
Karma, Dhoti & The Indian Spiderman
byPavitr Prabhakar, the dhoti-clad Indian Spider-Man, is born out of his Karma; he is the epitome of a glocal hero.
The Old Sage Of Madras Who Campaigned For Nuclear Disarmament
byRajaji’s campaign against a nuclear arms race appealed to humanity’s conscience and influenced public opinion.
Mir Sultan Khan: The Unsung Chess Genius
byMir Sultan Khan won the British Chess championships three times – 1929, 1932, & 1933. But he died as an unsung champion.
When Indira Gandhi Led The Vanar Sena
byIndira’s first engagement in political activism, as the leader of Vanar Sena, helped her as India’s Prime Minister.
Arnos Pathiri: The German Jesuit Who Compiled A Sanskrit Grammar Book
byA German Jesuit priest produced a Sanskrit grammar book, translated Ramayana & Mahabharata – & wrote Malayalam works.
Aleksandr Scriabin: The Messiah Of Experimental Music
byAleksandr Scriabin took the untrodden path, seeking an amalgamation of cultures & coalescence of music.
Malala & The Battle Of Maiwand
byThe legend of Malala, the girl who inspired Afghans to fight in the Battle of Maiwand, lives through folklore.
Peter Peterson: The Scottish Sanskrit Scholar
byWhy was Peter Peterson, a 25-year-old, appointed as the professor of Sanskrit studies at Elphinstone College, Bombay?
Asima Chatterjee: India’s First Female Scientist
byAsima took to science and lit the way forward through an academic environment that was indifferent to women.
Makhan Singh: The Sikh Revolutionary Who Fought For Kenya’s Liberation
byMakhan Singh, AKA ‘Mungu Comrade,’ played an active part in Kenya’s liberation struggle. Yet he remains an unsung hero.
Rachel Beer: The First Lady Of Fleet Street
byAt a time when women weren’t allowed to vote, a Bombay born Jewish woman became the first woman of the fleet street.
How Somnath Chatterjee Ensured Transparency In The Lok Sabha
byIt’s thanks to Somnath Chatterjee, the 14th speaker of the Parliament, we have transparency in its functioning.