The Oriental Cricket Club and the Dawn of Indian Cricket
byFrom the Oriental Cricket Club in Bombay to religion and caste-based cricket clubs, Indian cricket has come a long way.
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Jerdon’s Courser: The Bird That Came Back From Extinction
byAn egg stored at a museum in Aberdeen tells the story of a rare bird–the Jerdon’s Courser.
Radhabinod Pal: The Indian Judge Who Is Revered In Japan
byRadhabinod Pal, the lone voice of dissent at the International Military Tribunal for the Far East, is revered in Japan.
The Etymology of Tea
byWhy is Tea called tea in some cultures and Chai in others? Can history reveal the global links to the etymology of tea?
Lemuria & The Lost ‘Virgin Continent’ Of Kumari Kandam
byIts believed that an ancient landmass, the mythical ‘virgin’ continent, sunk under the ocean. Could this be validated?
Lubbay
byA poem set in Kalapettai, Pondicherry; 1746.
How The Arms Trade Is Influencing Foreign Policy
byThe five permanent members of the UN Security Council collectively sell over 70 percent of the arms in the world.
How Crab Farming Is Helping Families Affected By Climate Change In Bangladesh
byIn Bangladesh, families affected by climate change & flooding have taken up crab farming to survive. Is it sustainable?
Of Stephen Hawking, Singularity & Life On The Edge
byLiving a life on the edge, Stephen Hawking proved that, in the darkest recesses of the universe, there is hope.
‘Where I Come From, We Sing Poetry’ – Derek Walcott
byThe poet and playwright Derek Walcott, famous for receiving the Nobel prize in literature, lives through his poems.
India’s Historic Connection With Opium
byWith a historic role as the world’s opium supplier, India is one of the two countries the USA gets most of its opium from.
The Curious Case Of The Chorabari Glacier
byWhat does the Choribari glacier in the Garhwal Himalaya region tell us about climate change?
Beyond Breaking The 4-Minute Mile: A Personal Tribute To Sir Roger Bannister
bySir Roger Bannister, the legendary British athlete who broke the 4-minute mile, is an exceptional human being & family man.
Why Were India’s Revolutionaries Mostly Foreign-Grown?
byIn the Rann of Kutch, a British style student hostel pays homage to the Indian revolutionaries who emerged in London.
Are Women Well Represented In The United Nations?
bySince its inception, the UN has not had a single woman Secretary General. Does this point to a deep-rooted disparity?