The Sword, The Pen & The Law – On Julian Assange
by“The more I pursued the question of why Assange has so little public support, the more disturbing the story became.”
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The Etymology Of @
byDoes @ mean Amen, or does it mean “monkeys tail”? How and when did @ evolve? Is it a symbol of the digital era?
The Crisis Of The Democratic West
byIs the democratic West losing its self confidence? Is it cowering under pressure & abandoning its responsibilities?
Maruthanayagam: The Khan Sahib Of Madura
byMaruthanayagam, known as the Khan Sahib of Madura, was a rebel commandant whose story is hidden in the annals of history.
The Beauty Of Truth
byWhat makes a thing of beauty a sublime insignia of truth in mathematical and scientific theories?
How Modi’s Policies Led To An Economic Paralysis
byThe Modi government’s thoughtless, haphazard & ill-executed policies have paralyzed India’s robust economic growth.
Catarina de San Juan: The Mughal Princess Venerated As A Mexican Saint
byThe Mughal Emperor Akbar’s ‘niece,’ was abducted & taken to Mexico, where she was venerated as a Catholic saint.
The Capitalist System Is Not As Efficient As It Should Be: Martin Sorrell
bySir Martin Sorrell and Shrenik Rao converse about cricket, capitalism & entrepreneurship over lunch.
Moon Anthem
byAhead of Chandrayaan 2 landing, Indian poet-diplomat pens the moon anthem. It’s enchanting.
Rajatarangini: A Chronicle Of The Kings Of Kashmir
byDoes Kalhana’s Rajatarangini, the 12th-century chronicle of the kings of Kashmir, establish a glorious Hindu past?
Why Mythology Is Male-Oriented
byMuch of history is male-oriented. But what isn’t obvious is that the pantheon of gods mostly served the interests of men.
Why Does Hindi Get ‘Special Status’? Scrap It Like Article 370
byThanks to the three-language formula, Hindi, spoken in North India, gets a special privilege. Why this hypocrisy?
The Curious Connection Between Coffee, Colonialism & Crap
byThe world’s most expensive coffee is naturally produced by jumbo baristas in their stomachs. Would you like a hot cuppa?
JRD Tata: A Pioneer, A Visionary & A Champion Of Free Markets
byA pioneer, a visionary, & a champion of free markets–JRD Tata’s life exemplifies the joy of achievement.
Sharmila Tagore: The Accidental Actress
byAn accidental actress, Sharmila Tagore, meets her prince charming, Tiger Pataudi, & the rest, as they say, is history.