The ‘Living Buddha’: A 500-Year-Old Mummy In Himachal Pradesh
byFive hundred years ago, a Buddhist monk undertook a process of mummification. His mummy, almost preserved in Himachal Pradesh, tells his story.
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Chetak: The Famed Helicopter
byChetak was named after Maharana Pratap’s horse, symbolising devotion, bravery, and resistance to occupation. The helicopters have served the country well.
The Alarming Resurgence Of Religion In Global Politics
byThe toxic mix of religion and politics to create a common enemy is a matter of great concern; it could destabilise global political order.
How Stalin’s Daughter’s Romance With An Indian Royal Paved The Way For Her Defection To The US
bySvetlana Alliluyeva, Joseph Stalin’s daughter, defected to the United States. But behind her defection lies a romantic story with an Indian man.
Cryptocurrency & Financial Scams
byGovernments should collaborate with industry & researchers on traceable blockchains that enable accounts to be frozen, and nudge individual and corporate users away from those that do not.
Phoenix City
byThe embers of desire rise through the ashes and define life through the alchemy of capitalism. Read this thoughtful, reflective poem.
The World’s Most Precious Diamonds Are From Kollur Mines
bySome of the world’s most precious diamonds have been mined from the Kollur mine. Do read this fascinating story.
The Towns That Have A Mysterious Birth Rate of Twins
byTwo towns—Kodinhi In Kerala & Sirkazhi in Tamil Nadu—have a high birthrate of twins. But no one knows why.
Hallyu: South Korea’s Soft-Power In India
by‘Through cultural proliferation using the entertainment industry, South Korea is taking the world under its tide, and India has given in.‘
Making Friends With The Enemy: What Stories Of Soldiers’ Unexpected Battlefield Meetings Reveal About The Trauma Of War
byThe study of transformative relationships with the enemy can help us better understand the emotional & mental complexities of warfare today
Property Rights vs. Public Good: Insights From The Supreme Court’s Ruling
byThe recent Supreme Court ruing on property rights takes a structured approach, provides clarity for property owners and allows necessary state intervention.
The Fear Of Names
byHere’s a poem that narrates how poisonous politics of hate & hypocrisy are making the society paranoid
From Chaturanga to Shatranj to Chess
byFrom India to Persia, to China, to Europe, and then to the rest of the world, the evolution of chess has contributed significantly to humankind
Dear Aliens, With Love
byIs there alien life in the universe? If so, how do we communicate with them?
Elon Musk’s Game Plan
byData unearthed by two scholars indicates that Elon Musk’s posts on X have been artificially rigged through algorithmic manipulation.