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.
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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.
Are ‘Foolish Politicians’ Manipulating India’s Financial System?
byAmbedkar cautioned against ‘foolish’ politicians who manipulate the currency; today there’s an attempt to rig the system.
How Sanskrit Buddhist Texts Influenced Japanese Syllabic Alphabets
byThe Japanese syllabic alphabet evolved from Sanskrit, thanks to the Buddhist texts that reached Japan through China.
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.
The History Of Poison & Stereotypical Narratives
byThe history of poison points to gendered & racial stereotypes that we should not forget.