History Through the Naga Perspective
byCould the history of a tribal snake-worshiping community shed light on the historicity of Indian myths and legends?
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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.
The Ancient Rural Sport of Gilli Danda
byAn ancient sport from the time of the Mahabharata is fading from the streets of India, but not from memory.
The Voice
by“Dare me to fight, My inner demons now. Teach me, teach me the devotion, Of your voice, its bass.”
Of Love, Hate, Hate-Crimes & Elections
byWhen love blossoms, religions and cultures mingle. Then why are we buying into divisive political narratives?