How The French Laid The Foundations Of Modern Indian Medicine
byIn the 17th-century, the French set up hospitals, trained people & laid the foundations of modern Indian medicine.
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Soul Sutra
byMost of us live more in our heads, or self-image, rather than in the totality of our being. Here’s the Soul Sutra.
How European Art Deco Found Its Way To India
byWhat’s the connection between the 14th Maharaja of Indore, Holkar II & Pablo Picasso? How did that influence Art Deco in India?
The World Is In Disarray – But There’s Hope For A Better Future
byThe world, as we know it, is in disarray. But there is hope that the decades to come will make for a better future.
Chandra Singh Garhwali: The Soldier Who Refused To Obey Unjust Orders
byChandra Singh’s revolutionary act of defiance, that of disobeying an unjust order, is etched in the history of protest.
The Perils Of Modified India
byWithin six years, Modi and Shah have managed to do what India’s worst enemies couldn’t – set India at war with itself.
Why India Needs A Gandhi Now
byAs the world’s largest democracy descends into authoritarianism, the country desperately needs a leader like Gandhi.
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.”
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.