In India, Hitler’s Very Own Hindu Nazis
byHindu extremists are recycling Hitler’s genocidal ideology, hijacking a peaceful religion to target minorities.
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Sushruta Samhita: Plastic Surgery From 1000 BC
byAn ancient Indian surgery manual from the first millennium B.C. introduced rhinoplasty to the world.
Lessons From Verghese Kurien’s Life
byHow did Verghese Kurien steer India to emerge as the world’s largest producer of milk, employing 50 million farmers?
Why Ground Water Recharging Is Crucial
byRecharging groundwater is crucial. But there is no data to support policy formulation, making it an ad-hoc exercise.
Why Saving The Olive Ridley Turtle Requires a Global Effort
byFrom ghost nets to overfishing, and even missiles, the Olive Ridley Turtle faces a plethora of threats in the global ocean.
How Biddu From Bangalore Popularized Disco With Kung Fu Fighting
byWith ‘Everybody Was Kung-Fu Fighting’, Biddu Appaiah heralded the dawn of disco music.
Why The ‘Dalit Jews’ of Andhra Made A Comedy Film
byIn a village in Andhra, entrepreneurial Dalit Jews have embarked on making a comedy film in the hope of visiting Israel.
The Pondicherry Shark On the Most Wanted List
byThe world’s most wanted shark has never killed anyone. But it’s a species on the brink of extinction.
Razmnama: When The Mughals Painted The Mahabharata
byEmperor Akbar had many Hindu texts translated into Persian. His Mahabharata is among the most beautifully illustrated.
Why Drones And Fighter-Jets Cannot Compare With The Dragonfly
byWhen it comes to aviation, dragonflies are better than F15 fighter jets. But are humans creating them as killer robots?
Pichavaram Mangrove: India’s Floating Tsunami Shield
byThe world’s second largest mangrove forest is a floating treasure that has saved countless lives.
Colin Mackenzie: The Scotsman Who Became The First Surveyor General Of India
byIndia’s first Surveyor General started out as an engineer but found his calling as an archivist and cartographer.
Cecilia Meireles: The Brazilian Poet Who Sang India
byIn 1953, a Brazilian poet stepped onto India for the first time and instantly felt at home. Her poems tell the tale.
When Widows Were Burnt Alive In India
byUnder the practice of Sati, widows were burned alive after their husbands died. It was a ritual sacrifice – condoned by society.
Automated Chess & The Curious Case Of The Mechanical Turk
byChess automation was based on a true story that tricked Napoleon. Today, Artificial Intelligence beats humans at their game.