A Brief History Of Beards & Business In Britain
byFacial hair has traditionally signalled masculinity. But in the 21st-century, facial hair is a style choice.
Madras News
Stop Hindi Imposition
byIndia has always been a multilingual country. Statements calling for a “national language” are just a diversionary tactic.
What We Did In Bed
byThe social history of beds reveals a bizarre yet fascinating tale of human behaviour.
The Untold Truth About The Protests In Hong Kong
byThe protests in Hong Kong seek democracy, freedom & human rights. But the narrative that’s presented is that of violence.
For Six Year Old Gregory
byLeila Campos writes a heartwarming poem, dedicating it to a six-year-old autistic boy named Gregory.
The Capitalist System Is Not As Efficient As It Should Be: Martin Sorrell
bySir Martin Sorrell and Shrenik Rao converse about cricket, capitalism & entrepreneurship over lunch.
Tokyo Olympics 2020: A Report
byThe Tokyo 2020 Olympics present an incredible opportunity for Japan to present itself as a new-era technology master.
Why India’s Moon Mission Should Be Considered A Success
byWhile the Chandrayaan-2 mission has not gone as expected, it cannot be called a failure.
How Snooker Originated In Ooty
byNeville Chamberlain – the military officer who served in the British Army – invented Snooker in Ooty.
A History Of How A Silent Cosmos Led Humans To Fear The Worst
byWe have progressively realised that we must think and act better because, should we not, we may never think or act again.
Moon Anthem
byAhead of Chandrayaan 2 landing, Indian poet-diplomat pens the moon anthem. It’s enchanting.
Rajatarangini: A Chronicle Of The Kings Of Kashmir
byDoes Kalhana’s Rajatarangini, the 12th-century chronicle of the kings of Kashmir, establish a glorious Hindu past?
Why Mythology Is Male-Oriented
byMuch of history is male-oriented. But what isn’t obvious is that the pantheon of gods mostly served the interests of men.
Maestro Khayyam & The Raaga Pahadi
byKhayyam is most certainly the last of the maestros from the golden age of music.
Ferdinand Waldo Demara: ‘The Great Imposter’
byDemara’s fascinating story tells how he, an imposter, became a monk, an army doctor, Dean of a college & a prison guard.