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.
Insight
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.
The Fatel Razack: A Voyage Of Promise, Betrayal & The Birth Of Indenture In Trinidad
byFatel Razack’s journey marked the beginning of a long and painful history of indentured labour. It also serves as a testament to the resilience of the people who endured it.
Dylan, Hendrix & The Island that Almost Killed Rock ‘n’ Roll
byDespite local outrage and a hostile press, the Isle of Wight Festival of 1970 became a defining moment in rock history: here’s how.
How A Last-Minute Deal With Bob Dylan Rewrote Rock History At The Isle Of Wight Festival
byThe Foulk brothers — Ray, Ronnie & Bill — convinced Bob Dylan to perform in the Isle of Wight Festival of Music. Together, they rewrote the history of rock music.
Before Sanskrit, Before The Vedas: The Southern Civilisation That Shaped India
byA civilisation that brewed rice, traded pearls, and etched symbols into pottery three thousand two hundred years ago cannot be silenced.
Fifty Men A Day: The Bureaucracy of Rape In Imperial Japan
byThe stories of “comfort women”—brushed under the carpet by the Japanese government—is a reminder of the depths of human cruelty, a poignant tale that the world must never forget.
A Handful of Poha, A Mouthful of Memory
byPoha is the product of an ancient food science, a result of necessity, geography & invention.
The Unlikely Origins Of High Heels In India
byDid the high-heeled shoes of Konark predate their European cousins by mere chance?
Gandikota: The Penna’s Watchtower Of Dynasties
byGandikota still stands, poised on the Penna’s edge: a fortress, a folio, a living testament.
Open Marriages in India, But Caste Appropriated
byCaste considerations were paramount, and this caste-conscious system was enforced through intricate social rituals and customs.
Anglo-Indians: A Story Of Hybridity, Music & Legacy
byAnglo‑Indians today are few—estimates range between 100,000 and 300,000 in a country of a billion-plus—but their legacy is indelible.
The Sound of Earth, Sent to Eternity
byTwo missions — Pioneer and Voyager — carried humanity’s first interstellar messages designed to reach unknown civilisations across the cosmos.