2023: ‘Annus Horribilis’
byAs one contemplates what human beings have done during 2023, it is rather difficult not to invoke the phrase ‘annus horribilis.‘
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A State Bleeds*
bySay a prayer for the brothers & sisters of Manipur; bloodshed is rampant; the state bleeds.
2023 Was The Year Of Generative AI. What Can We Expect In 2024?
byUnderstanding the strengths & limitations of the technology is essential for using it in responsible, respectful & productive ways.
Sanju Samson’s Class Act In South Africa
byThe Indian cricket management cannot ignore Sanju Samson’s talent and skill as they had been doing for so long.
Punch: The Forefather Of Cocktails
byThe etymology of Punch comes from the Sanskrit word panchan or pancha, which means five.
Mother Teresa & The Missionaries Of Charity
byThe Missionaries of Charity continues Mother Teresa’s vision of taking care of the hungry, the crippled, the naked, and the homeless in around 100 countries. It is important to let such organisations function fully & freely.
Who Wrote The Bible?
byDivinely inspired, the Bible has a transcendent significance. As such, it provides, for Christians, an ultimate understanding of how the world is, what history means and how human life should be lived.
Coat
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Feni: A 500-Year-Old Goan Tradition
by‘When a good feni glides over the tongue, the fragrance of a hundred cashew trees floods the mouth, the waves of the Arabian Sea lap up against your feet, and a fadista bursts into song on the edges of your brain.’
Living Root Bridges of Meghalaya: A Stellar Example Of Regenerative Architecture
byLiving root bridges could be a sustainable step in the human battle against climate change.
Mission R&AW & The Hijack of Aeroplane Ganga in 1971
byWho orchestrated the hijack of the Indian Airlines plane, Ganga?
Ravanstrom: The World’s Oldest Bowed Instrument?
byIs Ravanhatta one of the oldest stringed instruments played with a bow? Is it a forerunner of the violin?
Opening EU Accession Talks Is A Boost For Zelensky Despite Orbán’s Obstruction
bySymbolically, the commitment to open accession negotiations with Kyiv is an important boost for Ukraine’s embattled president Volodymyr Zelensky.
When I Say Jaipur
byHere’s what Jaipur means to an artist: Home.
Baluchari: An Ever Evolving, Syncretic Art Of West Bengal
byBaluchari Silk art weaves the narrative of Bengal’s rich history through its threads.