The Story Of Hosay: A Saga Of Defiance & Celebration
byThe Hosay celebrations recall not just the sacrifice of Hussein but those who were slain in 1884.
Insight
What The Buddhist Text Therigatha Teaches About Women’s Enlightenment
byContrary to other Buddhist teachings, in the Therigatha, the body is present in the enlightened experience of Uttama.
The Sikhs Had To Struggle To Wear Their Turban At Work & On Motor Bikes
byThe Sikhs had to fight hard and often go against the system to keep their turbans. Here’s a less known, fascinating story.
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.
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.