Are American Social Media Giants Colonising India?
byIs India in danger of turning into a digital colony for American social media corporations?
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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.
When The Mughal Emperor Jahangir Imprisoned Guru Hargobind
byThe Bandi Chhor Divas celebrates the ideals of justice & victory – it’s an enduring memory of Guru Hargobind Singh.
No Spin: The Tale Of The Sultan Of Spin
by‘No Spin,’ an autobiographical account by the Sultan of Spin, Shane Warne, is sure to bowl you over.
When Killing Journalists Is The New Normal
byThe world over, impunity against those who kill journalists is the new normal. It’s an ominous portent for democracy.
Nur, The Courtesan, & The Koh-i-Noor
byCould Nur Bai, the courtesan etched in history as the one who tipped Nadir Shah about Koh-i-Noor, be mistakenly tainted?