Alexander Gardner: A Soldier Of Fortune
byAlexander Garner, also known as Gordana Khan, is an adventurer and mercenary who served in Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s army.
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Radhabinod Pal: The Indian Judge Who Is Revered In Japan
byRadhabinod Pal, the lone voice of dissent at the International Military Tribunal for the Far East, is revered in Japan.
Of Stephen Hawking, Singularity & Life On The Edge
byLiving a life on the edge, Stephen Hawking proved that, in the darkest recesses of the universe, there is hope.
Beyond Breaking The 4-Minute Mile: A Personal Tribute To Sir Roger Bannister
bySir Roger Bannister, the legendary British athlete who broke the 4-minute mile, is an exceptional human being & family man.
Tilka Manjhi: India’s First and Forgotten Freedom Fighter
byTilka led the first tribal revolt against the British, fighting against the amoral seizure of historically Santhal lands.
Sophia Duleep Singh: The Sikh Princess Who Fought For Women’s Right To Vote In Britain
byMaharaja Ranjit Singh’s granddaughter, Sophia Duleep Singh, fought for women’s right to vote in the United Kingdom.
The Rise and Fall of the Rani of Jhansi
byA travelling priest stumbled upon the adventure of the Rani of Jhansi – and ended up becoming its sole reliable narrators.
Velu Nachiar: The Legendary Queen Who May Have Invented Suicide Bombing
byVelu Nachiar managed to reclaim her kingdom from the British – making her the first queen to rebel against the Empire.
Pandita Ramabai: India’s First Feminist?
byPandita Ramabhai was the most learned Indian woman of her time and an early icon of women’s education in India.
Tibetan Tales: The Life & Work Of Tsewang Yishey Pemba
byTsewang Yishey Pemba, the Tibetan doctor, and author led a quiet resistance through his medical life and literary work
The Words and Wisdom of Nelson Mandela
byMandela’s life and message keeps alive a hope that the future will be less bleak, more inspiring and perhaps, just.
How J.R.R. Tolkien Made Fantasy A Reality
byOn J.R.R. Tolkien’s 126th anniversary, the British author remains the cornerstone of immersive fantasy fiction.
Xuanzang’s Journey To The West
byOver 1400 years ago, a Chinese traveler crossed the Himalayas to discover Indian Buddhism. His journey changed Asia forever.
Shapurji Saklatvala: Britain’s First Communist MP
byThe first communist in the British Parliament was an Indian Parsi from a powerful family of industrialists.
The Dutch Spy Who Revealed The Passage To India
by“Day and night my heart yearns to see strange countries… something to talk about when one is old.”