Janaki Ammal And The Chromosome Atlas Of Cultivated Plants
byThe cytogeneticist Janaki Ammal catalogued India’s plants, and modified Indian sugarcane to make it sweeter.
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Of Cats, Egyptians, Warships and Viral Videos
byCats have been around humans almost as long as civilisation. This is no coincidence.
How A Grammar Book Gave Rise to Dravidian Identity
byThe discovery that South Indian languages were not rooted in Sanskrit paved the way for the Dravidian movement.
Diplomacy
byIn a world where hawks and armchair generals call for war on a daily basis, diplomats keep the peace – and the poetry.
Remembering The Witty Mirza Ghalib
byGhalib Mirza was a self-deprecating poet of the 18th century. He was the last great poet of the Mughal Empire.
Khadi: A Political Weapon, A Business Opportunity
byGandhi wielded homespun cloth as a means of enchanting the masses. Khadi’s popularity makes it good business even today.
German Elections & India’s Bilateral Investment Treaty
byAfter 12 years of Angela Merkel, India stands to gain by fast tracking key trade with her key project – the European Union.
Why India Has Always Been A Home For The Jewish People
byIndia is one of the few countries where the Jewish people have never been persecuted.
Why Periyar E.V. Ramaswamy Was Ahead Of His Time
byPeriyar E.V. Ramaswamy fought for Dalit rights, women’s empowerment and linguistic freedom for South India.
Being a ‘Refugee/Repatriate’ from Burma – But in 1942, Not 2017
byAfter the Japanese invasion of Burma in World War II, thousands of Indians residing there became refugees.
The Art Of The Defence Deal
byIndia’s $620 billion defence budget is riddled with corruption and supply chain issues. Why can’t India make its own weapons?
Maqbool Fida Husain: The Anti-Hindu Painter?
byIn 2006, M.F. Husain was forced out of India by religious controversy over his paintings. Did his art deserve this treatment?
Animals Of The Indian Army
byThousands of animals safeguard India in the line of duty. Isn’t it time we took better care of them when they retire?
A Gliding Frog In The Cardamom Hills
byThe quest to save this little gliding frog could teach us more about ecological restoration.
Remembering the Grand Old Man of India
byDadabhai Naoroji gave the Indian freedom struggle its ‘Aha!’ moment. The Indian Brexit was a product of his theories.