India’s First News Scandal
byNewspapers and the Government have been at loggerheads with each other. Today, History repeats itself – yet again.
Insight
The Indian Hercules Was A Vegetarian Body Builder
byA famed Indian bodybuilder is said to have balanced elephants on his chest. What made Rammoorthy Naidu the Indian Hercules?
Operation Polo: How India Invaded Hyderabad
byHyderabad was invaded amidst communal clashes and the politics of region and religion. What can we learn from the past?
Jawaharlal Nehru: China, Spain, And The War
byA collection of writings and essays by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1939 shows how Nehru first viewed China with an open heart.
The Syncretic Treasure of India’s Oldest Mosque
byWhat can India’s oldest mosque, the Cheraman Juma Masjid, tell us about India’s secular ethos?
Of Aliens, Ganja and Time-Expired-Indians in Jamaica
byThe story of Time-Expired-Indians in Jamaica is one of survival and hope. Today, India and Jamaica share a common bond.
Could Flying Cars Work in India?
byThe first buyer for a flying car in India has already made his purchase. But is it as simple as getting in and flying away?
The Jews Who Built Indian Cinema
byMany of the firsts of Indian stardom – the first actress, onscreen kiss or Miss India – were set by Indian Jews.
Is May Day Still a Celebration of the Working Class?
byIn India, and across the world, May 1 is celebrated as the International Day of Labour. But is the spirit still alive?
The Begums Of Bhopal
byFor 157 years, Bhopal was ruled by its ‘Begum’ queens. How was woman’s rule different in pre-modern India?
The Taj Mahal: Symbol of Maternal Death?
byMumtaz Mahal, the lady in whose honour the Taj Mahal was built, died of preventable, maternity-related ailments.
It’s The Season For Sugarcane
bySince ancient times, sugarcane juice has been the healthiest respite from the summer heat.
Learning From History’s Mistakes: Jallianwala Bagh
byThe Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place 98 years ago, but we’ve yet to take the right lessons from it.
The Eternal Saga Of The Sari
byThe Sari is as much a symbol of sexuality, power, and identity, as of versatility and repression. What makes a Sari unique?
The Golconda Diamond: How Thomas Pitt Smuggled and Profited from it
byHow did Thomas Pitt, then Governor of Madras, profit from and establish a legacy through a diamond of the Golconda mines?