The Many Avatars Of Coconuts
byCoconuts have many avatars; there are many stories from history that illuminate us about their etymology.
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The Dark Past Of The Cellular Jail In The Andaman Islands
byPolitical prisoners imprisoned in the cellular jail in Andaman Islands were treated worse than animals. Read the story to know more.
How A Racist Canadian Scheme To Remove South Asians From British Columbia Failed
byIn 1908, the Canadian government devised a scheme called the British Honduras Scheme or the Hindu Deportation Scheme to deport South Asians. Here’s the story.
How Curry Evolved Into Karē & Became A Japanese Staple
byOriginally, curry was considered exotic. However, over time, it became a national staple in Japan.
When A New York Publication’s Satire Resulted In the Great Moon Hoax
byIn 1835, The New York Sun pulled off a major hoax, a mind-boggling astronomical discovery. Here’s the story.
From King Bijjala To GIS: The Evolution Of Kolhapuri Chappals
byKolhapuri chappals received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2019 after a ten-year wait. Yet the authenticity of the chappal is slowly dying out.
How Archery is Kept Alive In Meghalaya Through Legalised Gambling
byThe Khasis are extraordinary archers. Their skill is kept alive through legalised gambling.
INCOSPAR, ISRO & India’s Spaceports
byIndia’s long history of creating spaceports & launching satellites stands testament to the country’s incredible prowess.
Paithani: The Saree That Was Weighed With Gold
byA Paithani sari can take anywhere from six months to two years to make.
The Indian Enka Singer who took Japan By Storm
bySarbjit Singh Chadha took Japan by storm with his Enka songs
What’s The Story Behind The Mysterious Himalayan Skeleton Lake
byIn 1942, H K Madhawl, an Indian forest official, stumbled upon hundreds of human skeletons in and around a lonely lake amid the Himalayas. What’s the story behind this mysterious find.
How To Say A Beautiful Hello
byAs we navigate our globalised world, perhaps we can learn from these diverse greetings – and make our own a little more meaningful.
‘Forever Iconic’: Remembering India’s First Muscle Car, Contessa
byAlthough discontinued, even today, Contessa turns heads on the roads as it passes as the Indian classic.
How A Lawyer Used Race & Caste To Get American Citizenship
byHigh-caste Hindus, for centuries, used racial and caste politics to claim an advantageous role for themselves falsely.
George Harrison, Ravi Shankar & The Journey Of The Sitar
byThe journey of the sitar demonstrates that the beauty of musical instruments lies not in their function but in their ability to surpass genres.