Babu
byWhat does the term ‘Babu’ mean? Is it a synonym for a person who has an over inflated sense of importance?
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Indrani Rahman: Dancing Icon & Beauty Queen
byIndrani Rahman, first Miss India, gracefully maintained her image as not only a beauty queen but also one of India’s most prominent dancers.
How A Bizarre Mating Behaviour Is Used To Produce An Insecticide
byScientists who have studied the mating behaviour of flies inform us not only of their shocking mating ritual but also of how humans can apply that knowledge practically for pest control.
Isidor Isaac Rabi, MRI & Physics For Peace
by“Real peace means more than the absence of violent war.”
Mirror Life Forms’ Could Be Deadly
byThe extraordinary risks of mirror organisms might sound like the plot of a sci-fi thriller, but the concerns are grounded in valid scientific reasoning.
“But He Loved the Dalai Lama”
byHow do we understand the people around us? Is it by their apparent beliefs?
Red, Blue & Purple
byThe evolution of the colour purple is fascinating & delightful. Do read it here.
Human Settlement On Mars Isn’t Far Away
byEverything we need to travel to Mars is currently available or in exciting late stages of development. There will not be a shortage of well-suited astronauts eager to go.
The RSS Leaders Detested The Constitution Of India: Here’s Why
byGolwalkar’s book, Bunch of Thoughts, is a diatribe against the principles enshrined in the Constitution of India.
I Was There
byJust because we don’t see them does not mean they don’t exist. Here’s a poem about the powers that guide us.
The Forgotten People Of The Ghost Town, Dhanushkodi
byThe proplr of Dhanushkodi, a town that was once washed away by a cyclone, are still neglected.
How Under Water Bomb Detectors Uncovered A New Population Of Pygmy Blue Whales In The Indian Ocean
byScientists used data from Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, created by hydrophones, to identify a whole new population of Blue Pygmy Whales. Read this fascinating story.
How Stereotyping In Hollywood Movies Demeans Global Communities
byStereotyping in Hollywood movies has been rampant & perpetuated with impunity since the silent movie era that commenced in the mid-1890s until the late 1920s.
Stabilizing Syria Will Be A Major Challenge
byGiven the various warring factions, will it be possible to ensure stability in Syria?
What Next For Syria?
byThe most important question is whether the rebels will be able to start a political process that takes Syria in a democratic direction in a peaceful manner, enabling reconstruction.