How Gujarati Patels Took Over America’s Motels
byGujaratis own over forty-two per cent of the hotel business in the United States, and Patels own eighty to ninety per cent of the motels in American small towns. Here’s why.
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When Tobacco Was Used As A ‘Medicine’
byDid you know that tobacco was used as a plant medicine to cure ailments?
Van Gogh, Theodore Roosevelt, Prince & Epilepsy
byWhat did Van Gogh, Theodore Roosevelt & Prince have in common? All of them suffered Epilepsy but successfully managed it.
A Royal Love Story Lost In the Sands of Time
byThe tragic love story of Ram Chandra Bhanjdeo and Sucharu Devi, lost in the sands of time, is retold by the younger generation.
The Genesis Of Indian Comics & The Delhi Sketch Book
byIndia’s love for visual storytelling explains the success of comic books & cartoons. At first, pictures were part of a performance; with comic books, they became part of literary works for reading.
Gaming: A Very Twenty-First Century Addiction
byThe debate surrounding the addictive nature of video games is not new. But here’s what you need to watch out for.
The Women Who Ruled Bhopal
byIn an India torn by colonial forces & internal conflict, a mother and her daughter held power under the overarching British hegemony.
Rajma, Portuguese & Protein
byRajma may be a Punjabi dish. But do you know its connection with the Portuguese?
Science, Scientism & Psephological Soothsayers
byIs psephological analysis, a science, a statistical model or just some sort of a guesstimate?
The Alarming Resurgence Of Religion In Global Politics
byThe toxic mix of religion and politics to create a common enemy is a matter of great concern; it could destabilise global political order.
Hallyu: South Korea’s Soft-Power In India
by‘Through cultural proliferation using the entertainment industry, South Korea is taking the world under its tide, and India has given in.‘
Making Friends With The Enemy: What Stories Of Soldiers’ Unexpected Battlefield Meetings Reveal About The Trauma Of War
byThe study of transformative relationships with the enemy can help us better understand the emotional & mental complexities of warfare today
Draupadi’s Mahabharata
byFrom disrobing Draupadi in the King’s court five thousand years ago to raping women in hospitals, sexual violence against women is rife in Bharat.
The Alarming Increase Of Sexual Violence Against Women In India
byChildren, adolescents and women are not safe. Stronger laws alone cannot change the occurrence of rape. State and familial impunity given to predators must end.
AI & Political Propaganda
byAI—“filled with prejudicial, hateful text”— is an effective political propaganda tool. It stereotypes social groups, facilitates societal breakdown, and accelerates economic inequality.