The Cartoonist’s War: Satire, Hate & The Art Of Persuasion
byIf you find yourself laughing at a political cartoon, take a moment to consider the forces at play in that seemingly simple image.
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Mysore Pak: The Sweet That Outlived A Kingdom
byMysore Pak remains what it has always been: a simple sweet with a short ingredient list and a long cultural life.
How The Ramayana Crossed The Ocean To Java
byThe ancient connection between India and Java is about mutual recognition. Kings and monks, poets and sailors, all participated in a dialogue that crossed waters.
The Pirates Of Tangasseri
byThe pirates of Tangasseri were a force that would not be easily forgotten—by the Mughals, the Mappilas of Kerala, or the history of the Indian Ocean itself.
The Kabuliwalas Of Kolkata
byThe “Kabuliwalas,” who migrated from Afghanistan, remain a vital thread in Kolkata’s cultural tapestry.
The Spectacle Of British Governance In Colonial Malabar
byThis essay traces the ceremonial tours of Madras Governors through colonial Malabar in the early twentieth century. It shows how imperial authority was staged & received.
Ibn Battuta In India: The Scholar, The Sultan & The Storm of an Empire
byIbn Battuta’s own story resists despair. Where kingdoms fell and rulers vanished, the traveller’s words endured.
Bibi Ka Maqbara: The Tomb That Outlived A Dynasty
byThough Aurangzeb sought to distance himself from opulence of the past, he ensured that the architectural legacy of the Mughals would continue.
From Venice To Vijayanagara: The Unlikely Connection Between Italian & Telugu
byDe’ Conti’s discovery of the linguistic similarities between Italian and Telugu was one thread in the intricate tapestry of cultural exchange that spanned centuries.
When Einstein’s Brain Was Stolen
byEinstein’s brain reminds us how scientific curiosity can veer dangerously close to exploitation.
The Quiet Rhythms of Tellicherry: A Journey Through Time & Memory
byNostalgia for a simpler era unfolds through childhood memories, family bonds, and the quiet rhythms of life in Tellicherry.
From Shakespeare to Dutta: The Sonnet’s Journey Through Time & Culture
byThe sonnet, it turns out, is not just a form; it is a vehicle for immortality.
How Hyderabad Navigated Plague & Floods Under the Nizam
byHyderabad’s early experience in the twentieth century is a striking case study in the power of urban planning, public health, & social policy to turn the tide of disaster.
Letters, Pickles & Lineage: A Matrilineal Memoir From Malabar
byHere’s a deeply personal, unique family story that weaves through generations of memories & tells the story of women who grew up in a matrilineal household in Malabar.
The Overlooked Danger of Excessive Protein Intake
byProtein is not evil. But like fire, potent fuel for life’s forge, it demands respect.