How Indian Seamen Helped the Indonesian Fight For Freedom
byThe story of how Indian seamen helped Indonesians in their fight for freedom is a shining example of anti-imperialism.
Insight
The Etymology Of The Word Quarantine
byWhere did the term quarantine, which has now entered the popular lexicon, come from? What’s the story behind it?
How A Soviet Miner From The 1930s Helped Create Today’s Intense Corporate Workplace Culture
byHere’s a fascinating story about how modern corporate ethic evolved from Communist Russia.
The Last King Of Burma
byThibaw Min, the last king of Burma who faced a humiliating defeat, was exiled out of his country – never to return back. Here’s his tragic story.
Kabaddi, Kabaddi, Kabaddi, Kabaddi…
byThe Buddha loved to play Kabaddi; so did the Pandavas and Kauravas from the Mahabharata. Kabaddi, which has a 4000-year-old history, is now a hot & happening global sport.
The Tragic Story Of Black Tiger, ‘India’s Greatest Spy’
byDo you think spying is a sexy profession? Think again. Black Tiger’s story should serve as a warning for anyone who aspires to be a spy.
One Night In Sri Lanka
byGurjit Singh, an IFS officer deployed in Sri Lanka as the First Secretary at the Indian High Commission in the late 1980s, recounts his adventure.
How The Bubonic Plague Changed Drinking Habits
byWhen Plague struck, contemporary doctors & medical writers believed alcohol worked as a plague preventative.
A Relic Of Indian Resilience In The Old City Of Jerusalem
byThe Indian hospice in Jerusalem has an 800-year-history. It is now a relic of resilience.
Edward Dyer, His Beer & Whiskey
byThe name ‘Dyer’ goes beyond the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, for India’s alcohol industry still echoes his legacy.
The Potato Changed The World’s History: Here’s How
byHistory, when viewed from the lens of the potato, presents a fascinating tale of human evolution.
How The Nazis Used Music To Celebrate & Facilitate Murder
byThe Nazis used music during murder & rape. This bizarre juxtaposition reveals the darker side of its use.
How Three Linguists Discovered Koro, India’s “Hidden Language”
byIn 2008, three linguists took an expedition to Arunachal Pradesh where they discovered Koro, a hidden language.
Colonel Vivian Majendie & The Original ‘War On Terror’
byBorn in 1836, Majendie served as an artillery officer in the Crimean War & the Indian Rebellion.
Batmen & Unicorns: Inside The Original Moon Hoax
byHere’s a fascinating story which underscores the importance of fact-based understanding of the world.