Pav Bhaji, Portuguese & The American Civil War
byWhat do you know about Pav Bhaji, the fiery, delicious dish that’s made on Mumbai’s streets & in every Indian household?
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Persis Khambatta: “The Pride Of India”
byPersis Khambatta, who began modelling at thirteen, was crowned Miss India. But for Hollywood, she was always the “other,” “exotic” actress.
How Women’s Basic Rights Are Being Eroded All Over The World
byIf the world can tolerate the Taliban’s abuses, Iraq’s restrictive laws & the US restrictions on abortion access, it reveals the fragility of women’s rights globally.
Does Joe Biden Deserve The Title “Genocide Joe”?
byIs Joe Biden’s legacy dismal or complicated? Is it fair to give him the title “Genocide Joe”?
Bric-A-Bracs
byPrithvijeet’s poem narrates how the modern world entertains, engages and distracts us.
How A British Colonial Police Officer Built The Tegart’s Wall In Palestine
byCharles Tegart, a British colonial officer known for using brutal tactics to stamp out Indian revolutionaries, built a wall in Palestine to stamp out the Arabs. Here’s a fascinating story.
How Siddis Of Gujarat Share Their Knowledge Through Music
byAn anthropologist narrates how the Siddis share their cultural knowledge & traditions from one generation to the next through music and poetry.
How Indian Tea Found Its Place in Australia
byHow did Indian tea become the most sought after beverage in Australia? Here’s the story.
ICC Issues Arrest Warrant For Benjamin Netanyahu Over Alleged War Crimes
byThe US is isolated among western countries in its lack of support for international law. The ICC, on the other hand, is visible in its quest for international justice for victims.
Sojourner’s Dialogue
byHere’s a poem that narrates a sojourner’s dialogue as a metaphor for life.
The ‘Living Buddha’: A 500-Year-Old Mummy In Himachal Pradesh
byFive hundred years ago, a Buddhist monk undertook a process of mummification. His mummy, almost preserved in Himachal Pradesh, tells his story.
Chetak: The Famed Helicopter
byChetak was named after Maharana Pratap’s horse, symbolising devotion, bravery, and resistance to occupation. The helicopters have served the country well.
How Stalin’s Daughter’s Romance With An Indian Royal Paved The Way For Her Defection To The US
bySvetlana Alliluyeva, Joseph Stalin’s daughter, defected to the United States. But behind her defection lies a romantic story with an Indian man.
Cryptocurrency & Financial Scams
byGovernments should collaborate with industry & researchers on traceable blockchains that enable accounts to be frozen, and nudge individual and corporate users away from those that do not.
Phoenix City
byThe embers of desire rise through the ashes and define life through the alchemy of capitalism. Read this thoughtful, reflective poem.