From Eritrea To India: A Brief History Of Bhendi
byThe humble Okra, finely sliced & deliciously cooked, nourishes billions of people across the world. It is also a testimony to the history of globalisation.
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Raja Deen Dayal: The ‘Bold Warrior of Photography’
byDayal brought to photography what Verma had brought to paintings, the elegant depiction of opulence and grandeur in lifelike documentation.
Mythology, Mughals & The History Of Alcohol
byAlcohol played an important role in mythology. It was considered divine & purifying. It was also considered as an exilir.
Akbar & His Horses
byAkbar loved horses. The Emperor personally chose people to swat flies off his precious horses when they were in the stables.
The Dilbert Effect
byScott Adams’ imagination is electric, apt, valid and funny, just like his ageless metaphors.
Archaic Traditions That Ostracise Widows Still Thrive In India
byDying & being considered a heavenly goddess versus belong alive and living in hell: these seem to be the only two options today for widows in India.
From ‘Ayurvedic Cures’ To Corporate Hospitals: Here’s How Health Care Frauds Flourish In India
byThe healthcare system in India is filled with fraudulent hospitals & health workers. It is, as they say, the ‘wild Wild West.’
Tracing The History Of The Word Loot
byHere’s the story of how the word “loot” was looted from Sanskrit and appropriated into the English language.
The Arabic Origins Of The Words “Hindu” & “India”
byThat the word ‘Hindu’ came from the early Muslim settlers is interesting, as is the long-standing camaraderie between India and the Middle East.
Pictured Realities
byWhy we hope that things would happen, or emerge, the way we visualise them.
Tryst With Nehru
byWhen the plane landed, Nehru stormed out. But, all was hunky-dory in a flash.
Elon Musk’s Plans For Twitter Could Make Its Misinformation Problems Worse
byGiven challenges–such as doxxing and other malicious personal harms online–it’s important for user authentication methods to preserve privacy.
Hindu Rashtra, Weapons Of Mass Distraction & The Indian Economy
byIndia can progress only if those holding the reins of power shift their focus away from religious polarisation and focus on economic development.
Beyond Cosmic Sutra
byThe origins of the universe, the theory of everything, and more.
Muslims Have Contributed Enormously To India. Why Are They Under Attack?
byWhat is happening right now in India is a matter of great concern. Deliberate manufacturing of hate is bad politics. It’s bad for the economy. It threatens the internal security & stability of the country.