The Taj Mahal: Symbol of Maternal Death?
byMumtaz Mahal, the lady in whose honour the Taj Mahal was built, died of preventable, maternity-related ailments.
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English Medium-100% pass
byChurned out of a schooling system, we are designed to conform. Are schools making us mediocre machines?
Brushstrokes in Time
bySylvia Vetta’s novel puts you in the shoes of an artist struggling to paint under the shadow of Mao’s Cultural Revolution.
Lessons From The Andaman Tribes
byTribal inhabitants of the Andaman & Nicobar islands understand their ecology better than we do. Yet, we kill them by trying to bring them out.
It’s The Season For Sugarcane
bySince ancient times, sugarcane juice has been the healthiest respite from the summer heat.
The Iconic Ambassador
byThe Hindustan Motors Ambassador was the staple car of post-Independence India. Now, it’s set to drive into the sunset.
Learning From History’s Mistakes: Jallianwala Bagh
byThe Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place 98 years ago, but we’ve yet to take the right lessons from it.
Athirapally Falls
byIn India, waterfalls are seldom allowed to rumble along without at least one Bollywood tune in the background.
Why Ambedkar Quit Hinduism
byHinduism was a very different experience for Ambedkar. More than a way of life, it was a system of oppression.
Up Close With The Metallic Tarantula
byThe Metallic Tarantula has been a signpost for new research into nanotechnology. Is there more to be learned from spiders?
The Eternal Saga Of The Sari
byThe Sari is as much a symbol of sexuality, power, and identity, as of versatility and repression. What makes a Sari unique?
Malik Ambar: The Ethiopian Who Ruled The Deccan
byMalik Ambar, born Chapu in Ethiopia, was a slave who became Prime Minister of the Deccan. What does his story tell us?
Mewar Ramayana: The Largest Illustrated Ramayana
byThe wold’s largest illustrated Ramayana was painted by a muslim painter – Sāhib Dīn. What does Mewar Ramayana represent?
The House on Luz Avenue
byThe everyday sights of a Chennai street can tell you stories – if you have the eye for them.
Gandhi: A Sexually Repressed Pervert?
byGandhi slept naked with his adolescent grand nieces to test his sexual urge. Are his perverse celibacy tests justified?