The Legend Of The Lungi
byThe Lungi is perfect for hot & humid summers; it’s ideal for air circulation and allows for free movement.
Insight
The Evolution of Electrical Knowledge
byDiscoveries that started towards the end of July 1820 changed our knowledge of electricity.
Harry Potter & The Bezoar Stone
byThe Bezoar stone used by Harry Potter is mentioned in Al BIruni’s book & led to the creation of a legal doctrine.
When Women Paid Tax To Cover Their Breasts
byIn India, lower caste women were forced to pay taxes to cover their breasts. It was called the Breast Tax.
Why Dara Shikoh, Aurangzeb’s Brother, Translated The Upanishads Into Persian
byDara Shikoh, an extraordinarily learned and erudite prince, was the first to translate the Upanishads into Persian.
How Nehru & Jinnah Supported Bhagat Singh’s Revolution
byBhagat Singh, though a proponent of violent revolution, made substantial contributions to the Indian freedom movement.
Lessons From India’s First Elections
byWhen India became an independent nation, parliamentary democracy with the universal adult franchise was a given.
The Great Indian Hedge & Donald Trump’s Wall
byBigotry & the politics of separation manifest through walls & barricades that divide humanity into ‘us’ and ‘the other.’
How Political Cartoons Revolutionised Journalism In India
byUsing humour as a weapon to express dissent, Cartoons deftly revolutionised the craft of political journalism in India.
Homosexuality In Medieval India
byContrary to popular perception, homosexuality was common practice among the Islamic rulers of Delhi & the Mughals.
When Babur Met Guru Nanak
byBaburvani, a collection of hymns by Guru Nanak, comments on Babur’s crimes & proclaims devotion to God.
How The British Discovered Tea In Assam
byRobert Bruce, a Scotsman who came to India to supply weapons, discovered that Assamese tea was better than Chinese tea.
Letters To A Dictator: When Gandhi Wrote To Hitler
byGandhi wrote two letters to Hitler, addressing him as ‘Dear Friend.’ Their opinions & actions forged their legacies.
For Your Eyes Only: A Dossier On The James Bond Theme Song
byWhat’s the connection between Monty Norman’s James Bond Theme Song & VS Naipaul’s book: A House For Mr Biswas?
The Etymology Of Madras
byWhy is Madras called Madras? Is it named after Madresan, the head of the village – or from the church of Madre de Deus?