Pepper: The ‘Black Gold’
byBlack Pepper, an essential element of Ayurveda, was India’s gift to the world.
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Unforgiving Algebra
byHow did we get here? Why are we doing this to ourselves?
Chandrayaan 3: India’s Moment Of Pride
byChandrayaan 3 is India’s moment of pride. It is a ‘historic moment.’
Is China Dominating The BRICS Group?
byThe BRICS countries connect around common development interests & a quest for a multipolar world order.
North-East India Remains Neglected In India’s Education System: Here’s Why
byAcknowledging the histories of North East Indian states will bridge gaps, dispel stereotypes and build an inclusive India.
Fifty Years
byWhat does the idea of freedom mean to people? A poem written in 1997 reflects on the matter. We published it after 26 years.
A Brief History Of Madurai Malligai
byThe “Queen of Fragrance” or “Belle of India,” it is inextricably woven into Tamil Nadu’s traditions, mythology & culture.
Reflections On Celebrating Independence
byWe have miles to go before we sleep. We must hold our politicians to account. We must raise our voices & demand that they do their jobs.
The Massacre In Manipur
byIndia’s democratic veneer has helped it evade international scrutiny for the ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur.
Maze
byReflective, enigmatic & cryptic, Poddar’s poem takes the reader on a journey of the self. Do read.
Jagadguru Kavya: A Jain Monk’s Sanskrit Poem About Akbar & The Mughals
byJagadguru kavya presented the Mughal Empire as Padmasagara believed Akbar would want his subjects to experience it.
Did Japan Surrender Because Of The Bomb?
byHistory teaches us two things. First, the law of unintended consequences applies in history. Second, human beings seldom learn from history.
Why Do We Laugh?
byLaughter is a ‘play signal’ that accompanies playful interactions & signals harmless intentions.
The Less Known Truth About Nehru & The Korean War
byThe West dominates in historiography, and the younger scholars in the non-West need to take note and act consequentially.
Saints & Sinners In Equal Measure
byHow do we understand the injustice that warps our world? How do we separate the sinners from saints?