This Alien Feeling
byHow does it feel to be happy? Is it an alien feeling or is is something that tingles your senses and makes you smile?
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The Baobab: The Tree Of Life Which Connects Africa & India
byAfrican traders & slaves brought the Baobab to India, where it is considered to be the Kalpavriksh – the tree of life.
Tilka Manjhi: India’s First and Forgotten Freedom Fighter
byTilka led the first tribal revolt against the British, fighting against the amoral seizure of historically Santhal lands.
History Through the Naga Perspective
byCould the history of a tribal snake-worshiping community shed light on the historicity of Indian myths and legends?
The Meadows Poem
byIs the modern meadow a smokescreen defined by the media and entertainment?
Eastern Ghouta: Voices from a Bombed-Out City
byDespite claims by the Syrian Government that civilians are not targeted, hundreds of children died & families displaced.
Have Asians Loved The Hilsa to Death?
byHilsa, Bangladesh’s national fish & a delicacy to millions of Indians, is facing extinction. Have we loved it to death?
Sophia Duleep Singh: The Sikh Princess Who Fought For Women’s Right To Vote In Britain
byMaharaja Ranjit Singh’s granddaughter, Sophia Duleep Singh, fought for women’s right to vote in the United Kingdom.
Are Science & Religion Intrinsically Incompatible?
byCan the ‘objective’ nature of science alone explain life’s many mysteries? How does religion help us comprehend them?
Are Humans Programmed To Feel Lonely?
byLoneliness, the most ignored human condition, affects people across the world – the young, the old, married, single & divorced.
My Loss
byDo cheats and frauds get away with their loot? The idols we adore, the lessons we learn – are they all a smokescreen?
Bhadrabahu and the Art and Math of Jainism
byAncient Jain manuscripts, rediscovered by the Europeans, show Jainism’s enormous contributions to mathematics and art.
How Solar Power Is Creating Opportunities For India’s Rural Women
byFrom cash to buy bicycles to jobs that avoid early marriage, solar mini-grid power is giving Uttar Pradesh women choices.
The Rise and Fall of the Rani of Jhansi
byA travelling priest stumbled upon the adventure of the Rani of Jhansi – and ended up becoming its sole reliable narrators.
Pali & Prakrit: The Ancient Languages Lost To Time
byPrakrit and Pali, languages that were spoken during the time of the Buddha, leave a legacy that is priceless.