At Times, I Wonder
byThe idea of control, manifested through centuries of conditioning, can decimate the sense of self. Here’s a poem that questions the idea of taming.
Madras News
The Story Of The Scottish Madras Fabric
byThe Madras fabric is still very popular is still among the South Indians.
Why EWS Cannot Constitutionally Exclude Existing Backward Classes
byEWS is class legislation that discriminates existing beneficiaries of reservation policy due to their group membership as disadvantaged classes.
Toxic Heavy Metals Manipulate Our Genes & Trigger Illnesses: Here’s How
byThe pernicious upshot of toxic exposure is slow, subtle & dangerous.
The Bombay Beach, California
byThere is a Bombay Beach in California. But it is abandoned, sort of!
Humans Evolved With Their Microbiomes: Here’s How
byAs humans fanned out across the globe & diversified genetically, so did the microbial species in their guts.
Mother
byA poet ruminates on her mother & pens a verse. Read it here.
The Architectural Marvels Of Hampi
byThe ruins of Hampi architectural tell the story of a glorious era of the Vijayanagara Empire.
When Kuchipudi Dancers Were All Brahmin Men
byKuchipidi, the dance-drama tradition in Andhra Pradesh is of ancient origins.
Sir Learie Constantine: The Joy Of Cricket
byHe could turnaround a match pronto with his electrifying batting, laser-beam bowling, and astounding catching.
Ultra-Processed Foods Increase The Risk Of Chronic Disease: Avoid Them
byUltra-processed foods increase inflammation because they are recognised by the body as foreign – much like an invading bacteria.
Economically Weaker Section Quota Is Discriminatory: Here’s Why
byThe 103rd Constitutional Amendment Act is discriminatory; the EWS quota is exclusive for the general category, excludes the existing groups.
The Jurassic Park Mosquito Wants Company
byThis verse narrates the pervasive feeling of abject loneliness, about the battle between wanting to feel curiosity & wonder in the world but also needing to isolate oneself.
The ‘Sanskrit’ Gandhara Grave Culture In Pakistan & Afghanistan
byUnderstanding the lifestyle of the people in Gandhara means understanding religious, cultural & social dynamics that existed 2500 years ago.
Nurture The Garden In Your Mind
byWhen you have the faith to grow, expand your mind, and learn spiritual lessons, you’ll find a place for all your circumstances.