Overdose of Sandoz
byCan an overdose of growth pills make you grow such that you can find a partner? If not, can god help you grow taller?
Latest Posts
Waging A War On Superbugs
byAntibiotics made of bacteria from leafcutter ants may help us win the war on superbugs.
On Climate Change & Carbon Dioxide Removal
byThe one proven low-cost technology for carbon dioxide removal is the tree. Reforestation is the most effective approach.
India’s Obsession With Fair Skin
byPregnant mothers eat stones called Khadi in to have fair skinned children. Why are we obsessed with being fair skinned?
Journalism Amidst Hyper-nationalism
byThugs & rabid mobs, emboldened by the current government, attack voices critical of the government.
Buddha Is A Rockstar
byWhen you blowpipes and count beads with a few leaves of weed, Karma smiles and the Buddha is a rockstar.
On Climate Change & Human Rights
byGovernments who fail to help people adapt to climate change are breaching international human rights law.
Bigotry & Communal Politics Have No Role In Disaster Management
byAs thousands work to mitigate the catastrophe in Kerala, there are some who are spewing hate in the name of religion.
Free Media Are Not “The Enemy Of The People”
byFree media are not “the enemy of the people” – that’s precisely why they are under attack from unscrupulous politicians.
Blooming Bloody Flowers
byReading a poem can be like watching a Pedro Almodovar film: layers of abstraction hidden beneath vivid details.
How A Gujarati Girl Became An International Sumo Wrestling Champion
byHetal Dave, a Gujarati girl from a conservative family, is making waves internationally as a Sumo wrestling champion.
On Marriage & Divorce
byAnyone that aims at perfection will destroy the warmth and the vitality of their marriage.
How Somnath Chatterjee Ensured Transparency In The Lok Sabha
byIt’s thanks to Somnath Chatterjee, the 14th speaker of the Parliament, we have transparency in its functioning.
V S Naipaul: A Literary Giant, A Racist & A Misogynist
byNaipaul, the Nobel laureate, who evoked powerful debates with his writing, was in equal parts a racist & a misogynist.
Arthur Lake
byIndulge in a blissful & surreal lake, embellished by words & imagination. Succumb to the charms of this zestful verse.