The Curious Connection Between Teddy Bear, Racism & Environmental Justice
byDo you know the fascinating story behind the teddy bear’s origin?
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How Bal Thackeray’s Anti-Migrant Rhetroric Inspired Vada Pav
byVada Pav, inspired by Bal Thackeray’s hate-filled, anti-immigrant rhetoric, is Bombay’s iconic street-food legacy.
Pepper: The ‘Black Gold’
byBlack Pepper, an essential element of Ayurveda, was India’s gift to the world.
Abbas Ali & The Beauties Of Lucknow
byAbbas Ali’s photo book tells the a story that’s buried deep within the dustbin of history.
Jagadguru Kavya: A Jain Monk’s Sanskrit Poem About Akbar & The Mughals
byJagadguru kavya presented the Mughal Empire as Padmasagara believed Akbar would want his subjects to experience it.
The Less Known History Of The Cancer-Causing Chemical Sweetener, Aspartame
byThe history of Aspartame highlights how few powerful men with questionable integrity manipulate decisions on public health.
Why Do We Laugh?
byLaughter is a ‘play signal’ that accompanies playful interactions & signals harmless intentions.
How Allison Busch Changed My Understanding Of Braj Bhasha
byAllison Busch’s excellent work prompted research into other aspects of Mughal history.
Akbar & His Coins
byWhile messianism was common across the Islamic world, Akbar’s coins show how he adapted the idea to an Indian context.
Sambar is Not ‘South Indian’; It Was Invented By The Marathas
byThe history of Sambar throws light on the evolution of food & the idea of identity.
The Logic Behind PIN Codes
byShriram Bhikaji Velankar’s simple & effective policy intervention serves over a billion people & fosters trade & commerce in more ways than one.
Brihadeeswara Temple: A Dravidian Architectural Marvel
byThe Brihadeeswara temple is an architectural marvel representing the Dravidian temple construction style. It is also a monument reminiscnet of the glorious reign of the Chola kings.
The Magic Of Masala Chai
byMasala Chai, with all its goodness, works wonders not only on your palette but also on your psyche. It’s healthy, tasty & refreshing.
Chutney Music: Where Bhojpuri Folk Meets Caribbean Calypso
byChutney music is more than a genre. It is an attempt by the East-Indian communities in the Caribbean to reclaim their history.
Why It’s Important To Save ‘Dying’ Languages
by‘Once a language dies, the knowledge dies with it.’