How India’s Public Libraries Evolved
byIndia’s public libraries were built by well-meaning men. These individuals have since been forgotten.
Insight
The Racism Behind The Idea Of Mleccha
byOver the course of history, the word Mleccha has continued to retain an element of racism & condescension.
The Bitter History Of Sugar
byThe history of sugar opens a bitter past, one where millions of lives have been enslaved under colonial capitalism.
Babur, The Baburnama & The Masjid That Bore His Name
byWere the marauding mobs of December 6, 1992, or for that matter, the rampaging gangs of today, fed & led on fake views?
How Sanskrit Buddhist Texts Influenced Japanese Syllabic Alphabets
byThe Japanese syllabic alphabet evolved from Sanskrit, thanks to the Buddhist texts that reached Japan through China.
How Mavalankar & Nehru Differed With Dignity
byMavalankar & Nehru had the conviction to stand steadfast with their ideals, differ with dignity, & uphold conventions.
Why the Allahabad Pillar Inscriptions are a National Heritage
byThe Allahabad Ashokan inscriptions are a ‘historical palimpsest,’ a treasured heritage we should cherish.
When Michael Jackson Performed In Mumbai
byIn November 1996, Michael Jackson performed in Mumbai. But his pop concert was mired in controversy & money engineering.
When The Mughal Emperor Jahangir Imprisoned Guru Hargobind
byThe Bandi Chhor Divas celebrates the ideals of justice & victory – it’s an enduring memory of Guru Hargobind Singh.
Nur, The Courtesan, & The Koh-i-Noor
byCould Nur Bai, the courtesan etched in history as the one who tipped Nadir Shah about Koh-i-Noor, be mistakenly tainted?
When A Frenchman Found The Roots Of Latin & Greek to Sanskrit
byGaston-Laurent Coeurdoux found the roots of Latin & Greek to Sanskrit. But his work was appropriated by others.
How The Largest Air Evacuation In History Unfolded
byA distinguished diplomat who handled the evacuation of 176,000 Indians, narrates how Air India carried out this task.
When The Japanese Invaded The Andaman & Nicobar Islands
byThe Japanese massacred 3000 Indians when they invaded the Andamans. Why did Bose stay mum about Japanese atrocities?
Why Rammohan Roy Started India’s First Persian Newspaper
byWhat does Mirat-ul-Akhbar, India’s first Persian newspaper, started by Rammohan Roy, tell us about freedom of the Press?
How A Topi Lead To The Vellore Mutiny
byThe first mutiny of the Indian sepoys at the fort of Vellore offers valuable lessons for decision makers.