The Odds Must Be Crazy: Decoding Murphy’s Law
byWhy don’t things go as per plan? The answer lies in an urban legend & Sreedhar Vinnakota decodes it for you.
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The Great Indian Hedge & Donald Trump’s Wall
byBigotry & the politics of separation manifest through walls & barricades that divide humanity into ‘us’ and ‘the other.’
Not Even The Stars Are Eternal
byIs anything eternal? Sarita Jenamani’s poignant verse reflects on the ephemerality of life & the universe.
Parkinsons, Piero & The State of ‘Inappropriate Happiness’
byCan art help one deal with illness? Simon Altmann’s story about his struggle with an unwelcome intruder: Parkinson’s.
Bhupen Hazarika: The People’s Maestro
byBhupen Hazarika’s music, soulful as it was, appealed for humanity & universal values that cherish togetherness.
The Year Turned
byAs the year turns, moments that lingered, leave; the new turn into old & the old turn into new. Jaya Nair’s moving poem.
India’s Diplomatic Relations With Central Asia: A Perspective
byIndia’s relationship with Central Asia is driven by trade, pragmatism, and geo-strategic realities.
When Babur Met Guru Nanak
byBaburvani, a collection of hymns by Guru Nanak, comments on Babur’s crimes & proclaims devotion to God.
Abbakka Devi: The Legendary Tuluva Queen
byAbbakka Devi, the Tuluva queen of Ullal, trounced the Portuguese. But her story has passed into the pages of obscurity.
A Lover’s Lament
byThe rhythmic beat of unspoken words shrink your lover’s world; Here’s a poem that weaves silence & love with words.
The Fable Of The Vessantara Jataka
byThe story of Prince Vessantara -Buddha’s incarnation- is etched in popular culture; it advocates the values he espoused.
The CBI’s Bizarre Misadventure In Kolkata
byThe CBI needs to work hard to regain its lost reputation; India’s standing as a functioning democracy has taken a hit.
How India’s Land Banks Displace The Poor
byAcross India, land banks raise questions of ownership, rights and land use.
How The British Discovered Tea In Assam
byRobert Bruce, a Scotsman who came to India to supply weapons, discovered that Assamese tea was better than Chinese tea.
Masala Money
byIs money the engine of the world? Do we slave away our entire lives seeking money?