The Calendar Conundrum: Is it 2018, 1939 Or 2074?
byThanks to the multiplicity of calendars, India lives in the past, present and the future, depending on what we choose.
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Manasollasa: The 12th-Century Treatise On The Art of Living
byThis treatise on life by a 12th century Chalukya king will teach you how to eat, sing, dance, rule and live well.
Rooms Have Become Stores
byAs gifting seasons come and go, we find ourselves surrounded by objects we don’t use.
The Tragic Saga of South Asia’s Dancing Bears
byFor centuries, bears were tortured into submission and made to dance. Now, this cruel practice is nearing its end.
Breaking India One Hate Speech At A Time
byIndia’s politicians spew hate and fan communal tensions for electoral gains, with utter disregard for the law.
Edakkal: The Indus Valley Link In Kerala’s Oldest Caves
byAncient caves in Kerala present the first known samples of drawing in India. They may also link to an ancient civilisation.
The Stubborn Child
byA boy stands at the gates of heaven, faced with a terrible dilemma.
Using Blockchain To Fight Climate Change
byCan a blockchain network turn carbon trading into a legitimate and transparent operation?
Decoding Your Online Trail
byYou shouldn’t have to sacrifice your privacy to surf the web. Here are some tips to protect your personal data.
The Digital Divide of the Next Billion
byAs the Next Billion come online for the first time, will knowledge be the new leveller of digital inequality?
The Last Day of Elections
byDictators, kings, tyrants and empires come and go. But the common man is the one who stays.
Is Our Voting System Flawed?
byDoes the current voting system give us a choice to effectively elect our leaders? What are our options?
Yarchagumba: The Himalayan Viagra
byA parasitic fungus from the Himalayas fuels a multi-billion dollar industry.
Debt and Farmer Suicides in India
byHow many farmers have to die before the Indian state will see their plight?
India’s Longstanding Desire for Peace in Korea
byFrom the Korean War that split up the peninsula to the present day, India has tried to broker peace with North Korea.