Nelson Mandela: Man Of Destiny
byNelson Mandela was man with a mission. A man of providence. He epitomised the extraordinary individual in an extraordinary man.
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Abandoned Nests
byPoetry is an art form through which human emotions–joy, sorrow, anger, frustration and everything in between–take wings and fly in the garden of imagination.
Can Scientists Bring Back Woolly Mammoths?
byA group of biologists got funding to create a cold resistant elephant with the biological traits of a Woolly Mammoth. What are the practical & ethical issues surrounding that?
Angela Merkel: Gentle Persuasion In An Age Of Populism
byAngela Merkel, a pragmatic and persuasive leader who carried the baton of international liberalism for sixteen years, is now retiring from her role.
Waheeda Rehman: Hindi Cinema’s Foremost Roseate Star
byThere’s something magical with Waheeda Rehman and her acting talent, something mystical, something above and beneath art.
The War On Terror Has Globalised Terrorism
byState terrorism has not been effective in reducing, let alone eliminating, terrorism.
What Do You See?
byQuestions & answers, when skilfully crafted by a poet, magically transform into a poignant story that conveys a myriad emotions. Read Goirick’s fascinating verse.
Malik Kafur: The Slave-General Without A Grave
byMalik Kafur, who was captured as a slave, rose up the ranks and become one of Alauddin Khilji’s trusted generals. This is his story.
Tao Of Expectations
byExpectations galore are not just disappointing; they also clog our layers of rational thought.
Synagogues of Calcutta Are Evidence Of India’s Interfaith Harmony
byCalcutta’s synagogues are a testament to religious peace, a reminder that Muslims & Jews have a lot in common.
Surround Siren
byOur cities and towns have a way of adjusting to the new normal. Sirens are now the wake-up alarms. Bhaswati Ghosh writes a compelling poem.
9/11: The Controversial Story Of The Remains Of The World Trade Center
byFresh Kills became a graveyard for unidentifiable bodies. The ruins further escaped the attempt to control them, their toxic vapours proved harmful to the workers on site.
A Brief History Of The Paralympics
byDespite budgetary & infrastructural constraints, India’s para-athletes have displayed immense willpower at the Tokyo Paralympics 2020.
Sibling Sizzle: The Story Of Serena & Venus Williams
byThe Venus-Serena Williams’ tennis euphony, with all its highs, distractions and off-court drama, was the best thing that happened to the racquet sport.
Continuance
byPoetry–words woven skilfully–helps connect the past, present and future.