How Cornershop, A British-Indie Band, Rose To Fame
byCornershop’s ascent to fame was historic, as South Asians battled to establish their place in the world, particularly on the international music stage.
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How Tea Trade Led To Opium Smuggling & Wars
byTea, the world’s most popular drink, has prompted international trade, drug smuggling, wars and abuse of indentured workers.
How Maharaja Ranjitsinh’s Friendship With Cartier Inspired The Statement Necklace of Ocean’s 8
byCartier & Ranjitsingh developed a friendship that resulted in a magnificent piece that inspired the Jeanne Toussaint necklace of the Ocean’s 8.
Why European Colonialists Employed Indian Artists To Document Botanical Specimens
byMany Europeans took part in documenting India’s natural history. Fine arts & scientific documentation had become synonymous, bringing about a distinct change in Indian artistry.
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.
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.