The Magnificent History Of The Maligned & Misunderstood Fruitcake
byFruitcake is an ancient goody; the oldest versions are a sort of energy bar made by the Romans to sustain their soldiers in battle.
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Mughal Women; History’s Hidden Traders
by‘Historical classics’ of Indian cinema, beguiling as they were, through their one-sided narrative, buried the success stories of women like Maryam-uz-zamani.
A Quest For Purpose
byThere exists in each of us a symbol of the higher self—one that represents our true destiny.
Madan Theatres Limited: The Silent Film Industry’s Giant Corporation
byJamshedji Framji Madan, the Parsi entrepreneur, was the torchbearer of the Indian film industry. Read his story here.
Sanction Pakistan, The Hub Of Global Terrorism
byTaking cognisance of Pakistan’s rogue behaviour, the international community must impose economic & military sanctions that cripple terror financing structures on which Pakistan survives.
What Is The Future Of The United Nations?
byIt is evident that the P-5 will not let go their stranglehold on the organisation & the U.N. is unlikely to become the Parliament of Man.
Facebook’s “Smart Glasses” & The Alarming Intrusion Of Privacy
byFacebook’s smart glasses project violates the fundamental freedoms and privacy guaranteed to people across the world.
Instagram Is Toxic For Teens: Here’s Why
byFacebook has known for a year and a half that Instagram is bad for teens despite claiming otherwise. Here are the harms researchers have been documenting for years.
Distilled Wisdom: Einstein & God
byIf there is a detector created by evolution, we know that whatever it detects, must exist.
Unfinished: Literary Masterpieces That Never Saw Closure
byUnfinished manuscripts are charming as they are intriguing; there is a sense of mystery around them, making us want to read more.
Saving The Batagur Baska
byThe Batagur Baska, also known as the Northern River Terrapin, one of the most endangered turtles in the world, was saved from going extinct. Here’s how.
How Bats Drink Toddy, Piss & Poop In Pots & Spread Nipah Virus
byWhat’s the connection between ‘flying foxes,’ toddy and Nipah virus?
Sartre, Solitude & The Self
byThe challenging time we are living through can help us reflect on who we really are. But are we merely the products of the stories we tell ourselves?
The Ganga, Far From Being Sacred, Has Turned Into An Ecological Disaster
by18 million septic tanks & 10 million pit latrines around the Ganga dispose 12 billion litres of untreated faecal sludge/sewage into the river; 53 per cent of it is untreated.
The Crisis In Afghanistan Has Its Roots In The Graveyard Of History
byThe crisis in Afghanistan teaches us that the law of unintended consequences, inevitably, applies to history.