Remembering Har Gobind Khorana: The Pioneering Scientist
byKhorana’s work has changed our understanding of genes, genetics & genomics, impacted the clinical course of many diseases.
Biography
Neil Nongkynrih: India’s Piano Legend
byNeil Nongkynrih, the man behind the choir, did not formally learn music when he was young.
Shah Jahan’s Reign: The Golden Era Of Mughal Architecture
byShah Jahan’s love for architecture, coupled with his love for organisation and detail, carved a special legacy for him as a Mughal ruler.
Romila Thapar’s Brilliance
byAs Romila Thapar celebrates her 90th birthday, her contribution to Indian history remains etched in history.
Sabu, The Elephant Boy: The First Indian In Hollywood
byThe legacy of Sabu’s work lives on and deserves much more recognition.
He Did Not Live In Wayne
byIn an age of few heroes, Wayne was a genuine article. He belongs not just to America. He belongs to us all.
Palwankar Baloo: India’s First Dalit Cricketer
byPalwankar Baloo was an accomplished sportsman. But sadly, his accomplishments remain excluded, just as he was, from India’s sports history.
King Pelé
byPelé, football’s divinity personified, was born to play the beautiful sport—nothing else.
Shammi Kapoor: The Prince Of Aggressive Romanticism
byShammi, the charming actor, was the toast of an entire generation. He had changed the face of Indian cinema like never before.
Ted’s Tale
byMedia mogul, Ted Turner, was, and is, a one-man diplomatic corps, an armada and nuclear taskforce, all by himself.
Nelson Mandela: Man Of Destiny
byNelson Mandela was man with a mission. A man of providence. He epitomised the extraordinary individual in an extraordinary man.
Waheeda Rehman: Hindi Cinema’s Foremost Roseate Star
byThere’s something magical with Waheeda Rehman and her acting talent, something mystical, something above and beneath art.
Sibling Sizzle: The Story Of Serena & Venus Williams
byThe Venus-Serena Williams’ tennis euphony, with all its highs, distractions and off-court drama, was the best thing that happened to the racquet sport.
Jeremiah Denton: The Man Who Blinked To Say T-O-R-T-U-R-E
byJeremiah Denton’s fascinating life story is stuff of the legends, enshrined in the annals of military history.
Orwell’s Ideas Remain Relevant 75 Years After ‘Animal Farm’ Was Published
byGeorge Orwell’s writing has left an indelible mark on American thought and culture.