From Sacred Shores to Concrete Jungles: The Andaman & Nicobar Islands Are At A Crossroads
byWhat is happening in Andaman & Nicobar islands is nothing but environmental destruction in the name of development.
Environment
‘PAM’: The Brain-Eating Amoeba That Is Gripping Kerala
byThe Amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, is so rare that most doctors will never see a case in their careers. And yet, when it strikes, the odds of survival are vanishingly slim.
Urban Flooding: A Catastrophic Crisis
bySevere flooding reveals that India is struggling with climate change and inadequate urban infrastructure.
Tyre Wear & The Environmental Crisis Unfolding On Our Roads
byRubber pollution has crept into every corner of our environment, poisoning the air, land, and water.
Penrose, Einstein & The Black Hole Paradox
byPenrose, an English mathematician & physicist, proved something that seemed almost fantastical.
Echoes Beneath A Badminton Boom: The Last Shuttlecocks Of Jadurberia
byThe shuttlecock is a humble object. It is weightless, transient, and easily broken. But in Jadurberia, it was once a livelihood, a lifeline, a link to the larger world.
Make-up, Mica & Blood Money
byThe mica that adorns our faces and cars is not just a reflection of luxury. It is a reflection of the world’s complicity in an industry that profits from pain.
Male Mothers & Marine Myths: The Strange Science of Seahorses
byThe seahorse’s strange, almost mystical appearance reminds us how little we truly know about the vast, unexplored depths of the sea.
In Troubled Times Like These—Cook Up Some Comfort Food
byComfort food isn’t about indulgence or escape. It’s about connection. It’s your past, your people, and your peace—served warm, preferably with a side of something crispy.
A Brief History Of Cabbage
byThe cabbage has travelled from ancient fields to modern markets, from forgotten corners to celebrated dishes. Today, it is essential part of our cuisine.
The Asiatic Lion & Alexander The Great: An Ecological Enigma In Indian History
byThe story of the Asiatic lion is not just one of survival but also of the enduring legacies of historical figures like Alexander the Great.
The Forbidden Island
byThe Sentinel way of life holds a divine truth: that the earth thrives when left to its own rhythms.
How Santa Ana Winds Fuelled Deadly Wildfires In Southern California
byCalifornia destructive fires are driven not just by changes in the climate & the winds, but also by population growth.
How Blood Drawn From Dogs Helped Find A Cure For Pernicious Anemia in Humans
byThree scientists — Whipple, Minot & Murphy — saved the lives of thousands of anemia patients. Their unconventional, cruel yet ground-breaking research pointed the way forward.
How A Bizarre Mating Behaviour Is Used To Produce An Insecticide
byScientists who have studied the mating behaviour of flies inform us not only of their shocking mating ritual but also of how humans can apply that knowledge practically for pest control.