Edward Peters: The Indian Who Discovered Gold In New Zealand
byEdward peters, called ‘Black Peter,’ found gold in New Zealand. But due to racism, his efforts and achievements in the discovery of gold were downplayed.
Insight
When Ameen Sayani & Radio Ceylon Ruled The Waves
by‘Ji haan bhaiyon aur beheno. Main aapka dost Ameen Sayani bol raha hoon aur aap sun rahe hai Binaca Geetmala.’
The Curious Connection Between Ants, Films & Literature
byAnts remind us that there is a world of wonder beneath our feet, waiting to be discovered & understood.
How A Con Man Re-Wrote The History Of A Country
byJohn Ackah Blay-Miezah, a con man, fooled an entire country, including Presidents, investors & dictators. Here’s the fascinating story of how he did it. Do read & share.
When Charlie Chaplin Met Gandhi
byHere’s what happened when Charlie Chaplin met Gandhi.
A Library In The Forest
byWith a meagre collection of 160 books, Akshara was started in 2012. Today, Akshara houses over a thousand books, but its story is etched with struggle.
Barabar Caves & The Lost Story Of Ajivikas
byAjivika, a rival tradition of Buddhism & Jainism, no longer exists. The only evidence are the caves in the Barabar hill.
The Vedic Text Akin To The Turing Machine
byPanini’s metalanguage uses Sanskrit phonemes as auxiliary markers to control grammatical derivations.
How Advertisers Manufactured Lies To Sell Cigarettes
byCigarettes—health hazards and severe sources of addiction—were presented as symbols of community empowerment.
How Gandhi Built A Community & Began Satyagraha At The Sabarmati Ashram
byThe Satyagraha Ashram was monumental in the development of the theory of self-reliance, which became central to the idea of Swaraj.
Mahendravarman I: Pallava King, Artist & Patron of Arts
byMamallapuram attests to the dedication of the Pallava dynasty to art and culture, especially that of King Mahendravarman I.
How Colonialists Used Phrenology, A pseudoscience, To Justify Racism & Slavery
byThe use of Phrenology, a pseudoscience sans evidence, to justify racism, colonialism and slavery is just one of the many instances of how human ignorance, cloaked as science, paved the way for inequity and oppression.
Punch: The Forefather Of Cocktails
byThe etymology of Punch comes from the Sanskrit word panchan or pancha, which means five.
Feni: A 500-Year-Old Goan Tradition
by‘When a good feni glides over the tongue, the fragrance of a hundred cashew trees floods the mouth, the waves of the Arabian Sea lap up against your feet, and a fadista bursts into song on the edges of your brain.’
Mission R&AW & The Hijack of Aeroplane Ganga in 1971
byWho orchestrated the hijack of the Indian Airlines plane, Ganga?