The Zafarnama: When Aurangzeb Broke The Oath Sworn Upon The Qur’an
byThe Zafarnama, a letter sent by Guru Gobind Singh, rebukes Aurangzeb for breaking the oath sworn upon the Qur’an.
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The Delicate Art Of Doodling
byI love to doodle. It’s my way of telling stories that I care about.
Can War Be Justified?
byIs it morally justified to kill people for a cause, however noble? Is it Dharma to annihilate people?
The Injustice Of Displacing A Million People
byThe Forest Rights Act is being used as a Trojan horse to undermine the rights of those who rely on forests for survival.
How Political Cartoons Revolutionised Journalism In India
byUsing humour as a weapon to express dissent, Cartoons deftly revolutionised the craft of political journalism in India.
J. B. S. Haldane: The Philosopher Scientist
byJBS Haldane lived and died on his terms – a life that celebrated scientific inquiry and enlightened non–conformism.
Why China & Pakistan Support Jihadi Terror Groups
byBy protecting Jihadi terrorists like Masood Azhar through the UN system, China & Pakistan are abetting global terrorism.
Homosexuality In Medieval India
byContrary to popular perception, homosexuality was common practice among the Islamic rulers of Delhi & the Mughals.
Are American Social Media Giants Colonising India?
byIs India in danger of turning into a digital colony for American social media corporations?
For Your Eyes Only: A Dossier On The James Bond Theme Song
byWhat’s the connection between Monty Norman’s James Bond Theme Song & VS Naipaul’s book: A House For Mr Biswas?
The Etymology Of Madras
byWhy is Madras called Madras? Is it named after Madresan, the head of the village – or from the church of Madre de Deus?
The Women Who Shaped Human Rights At The UN
byEight women changed the course of history by influencing the language of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
The Curious Connection Between Dosa, Deepika Padukone & Sangam Literature
byThe Dosa, mentioned in Sangam literature in the 6th century AD, is today a multi-billion dollar business opportunity.
A Portuguese Account Of Krishnadevaraya & His Kingdom
byWithout Domingo Paes’ account, Krishnadevaraya’s glorious rule would have been a mere figment of the imagination.
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.