Panini, Wrought Silver & The Evolution of The Rupee
byOne of the world’s oldest surviving currencies, the rupee is a legacy that powers India.
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Swami Vivekananda’s Misogynist & Racist Views
byNarendranath Datta, alias Swami Vivekananda, espoused views that had an undercurrent of racism & misogyny.
Does Science Have A Colour?
byScience has no colour. However, it does have a social, economic, and historical context. Facts, numbers, statistics are often context dependent.
Trump’s Trade Wars
byDonald Trump’s tarrifs on Canada, Mexico and China could start a global trade war that could create global unstability.
December Triptych
byHere’s a verse that narrates the different stages of life — morning, noon, and night — as a triptych
Paatal Lok 2: A Tale of Power & Plunder
byThe new web series, season 2 of Pataal Lok, presents a gripping tale of power & plunder in the Northeastern state of Nagaland.
When Nalanda Was The Centre Of The World
byCenturies ago, Nalanda was the centre of learning. Scholars from all over the world flocked to the place in search of scriptures.
The Bizarre Tradition Of Cow Trampling
byWhat’s the story behind the bizarre tradition of cow trampling in India?
Amol Palekar Looks Through The Viewfinder & Narrates His Story
byAmol Palekar’s book, Viewfinder, tells the story of his life in cinema & theatre.
How To Fix Democracy
byWe must revisit Plato & Socrates’s postulates on democracy to prevent it from backsliding.
The Ferry’s Night Horn
byHere’s a poem that narrates the story of a ferry’s night horn.
As A Founding Member, I Was Disillusioned With The Aam Aadmi Party: Here’s Why
byMadhu Bhaduri, a former Indian Foreign Service officer, joined the Aam Aadmi Party as the founding member. But she was disillusioned with its corruption, lack of transparency & racist attitudes.
The Forbidden Island
byThe Sentinel way of life holds a divine truth: that the earth thrives when left to its own rhythms.
How Will Donald Trump’s ‘New World Order’ Take Shape?
byWill Trump’s vision of a stable international order with clearly defined spheres of influence for the great powers of the day—the US, China and Russia—emerge?
Left Of Ambedkar
byHere’s a searing poem about the impact of Dr Ambedkar’s work.