Caste, Race & The Bunny Chow
byWhat’s the connection between Bunny Chow, Durban’s most popular fast food, and the Bania caste?
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Charles Philip Brown: The Englishman Who Revived Telugu Literature
byCharles Philip Brown fell in love with Telugu & spent his entire life learning the language & reviving its literature.
Zoya
bySinging about love & absence, Gayatri Chawla hands over the key to her heart through a poem; it’s romantic & enticing.
Twenty-First Century Diplomacy: A New Rulebook
byWhat are the challenges for a 21st-century diplomat? How can diplomacy, an essential ingredient in statecraft, thrive?
The Social Psychology Of Political Rallies
byPolitical rallies-real and digital-can only be successful when the crowd is on a clear, unified, & persistent message.
The Legend Of The ‘Angel’s Glow’
byThe “Angel’s Glow,” a bioluminescent bacterium, is etched in the annals of history for saving the lives of soldiers.
Brexit Britain & A Divided European Union
byAs the electorate delivers a divided mandate, the future of the United Kingdom & the European Union hangs precariously.
Is Nuclear Energy Dangerous?
byNuclear energy is our best chance of ensuring a clean, safe, and streamlined energy supply.
In Her Breast Like Sadness
byA captivating, melancholic & provocative verse that questions the essence of love & longing.
The Great Trigonometric Survey of India: A History of How India was measured
byNain Singh ventured into Tibet in the guise of a Tibetan monk & calculated the distances by using a rosary & footsteps.
A Tale Of Two Plates
byAgriculture is more efficient than ever, food is more abundant and cheaper, yet its ability to nourish people has declined.
When Hanuman Breathes Life Into Superman
byThe incarnations of Superman show how we are all, as they say in India, “same, same – but – different, different.”
The Curious Connection Between Stock Trading & Street Photography
byMuch like a trader, a street photographer is an artist, traipsing on the high wire of chance.
The Change Of An Era In Japan
byEmperor Naruhito is attempting to bring a whiff of fresh air to a monarchy that can trace its roots back to 2600 years.
The Fire & Sermon
byAs the world slept at the midnight hour, India’s soul was slashed through imaginary boundaries, writes Abhay K.