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.
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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?
How Hindu Deities Are Deified In Japan
byHindu deities are worshipped in Japan even today; Lakṣhmī is Kichiyōten, Shiva is Daikokuten & Sarasvatī is Benzaiten.
Moheneer Ghoraghuli: The Bengali ‘Baul Jazz Band’
byIn the 70s, a group of young men jammed baul music with the strums of an electric guitar and created a Baul Jazz Band.
The Women Who Shaped Human Rights At The UN
byEight women changed the course of history by influencing the language of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
The Curious Connection Between Dosa, Deepika Padukone & Sangam Literature
byThe Dosa, mentioned in Sangam literature in the 6th century AD, is today a multi-billion dollar business opportunity.