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.
Insight
When Tobacco Was Used As A ‘Medicine’
byDid you know that tobacco was used as a plant medicine to cure ailments?
The Beetle, Hitler’s Brain Child, Became The Most Iconic Car During Its Run
byThe Beetle was the first Volkswagen and one of the first rear-engined automobiles since the Brass Era. It sold 21,529,464 vehicles throughout its production life.
Greek Philosophers & Indian Diamonds
byThe Greeks’ admiration of Indian diamonds amalgamates myth and mystique.
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 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?
Red, Blue & Purple
byThe evolution of the colour purple is fascinating & delightful. Do read it here.
The Forgotten People Of The Ghost Town, Dhanushkodi
byThe proplr of Dhanushkodi, a town that was once washed away by a cyclone, are still neglected.
Pav Bhaji, Portuguese & The American Civil War
byWhat do you know about Pav Bhaji, the fiery, delicious dish that’s made on Mumbai’s streets & in every Indian household?
How A British Colonial Police Officer Built The Tegart’s Wall In Palestine
byCharles Tegart, a British colonial officer known for using brutal tactics to stamp out Indian revolutionaries, built a wall in Palestine to stamp out the Arabs. Here’s a fascinating story.
How Siddis Of Gujarat Share Their Knowledge Through Music
byAn anthropologist narrates how the Siddis share their cultural knowledge & traditions from one generation to the next through music and poetry.
How Indian Tea Found Its Place in Australia
byHow did Indian tea become the most sought after beverage in Australia? Here’s the story.
The ‘Living Buddha’: A 500-Year-Old Mummy In Himachal Pradesh
byFive hundred years ago, a Buddhist monk undertook a process of mummification. His mummy, almost preserved in Himachal Pradesh, tells his story.
Chetak: The Famed Helicopter
byChetak was named after Maharana Pratap’s horse, symbolising devotion, bravery, and resistance to occupation. The helicopters have served the country well.