Is Religion Bad For Democracy?
byA reckoning of religion’s public role brings to light not only anti-democratic factors but potential pro-democratic forces.
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The Great Indian Economic Slowdown
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byNicolas Bourbaki ranks among the greatest mathematicians of the 20th century. There’s just one problem–he never existed.
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Partap Sharma: The Man With The Golden Voice
byVoice-over artist, filmmaker & writer – Partap Sharma was a true genius, who wore his artistic fame lightly.
Wizards: The Story of Indian Spin Bowling
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What Would The World Be Without Apostrophes?
byA linguistics expert imagines a happier world without apostrophes. Would you agree with him?
Relativistic Laundering: A Divertissement
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Black Compass
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Secularism Under Siege
byDoes Indian secularism serve as a model for European liberals, or is it a warning?
The Women Who Eradicated Smallpox From India
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How Indian Cinema Helped Fight Fascism During World War II
byAs World War II raged on, the Indian film industry filtered the stories of war through the prism of cinema.
The Fish Traders Of Madras
byYou get to dismiss the negative associations around fish traders when you understand their struggles & resilience.