The Year Turned
byAs the year turns, moments that lingered, leave; the new turn into old & the old turn into new. Jaya Nair’s moving poem.
Madras News
India’s Diplomatic Relations With Central Asia: A Perspective
byIndia’s relationship with Central Asia is driven by trade, pragmatism, and geo-strategic realities.
Homosexuality In Medieval India
byContrary to popular perception, homosexuality was common practice among the Islamic rulers of Delhi & the Mughals.
When Babur Met Guru Nanak
byBaburvani, a collection of hymns by Guru Nanak, comments on Babur’s crimes & proclaims devotion to God.
Are American Social Media Giants Colonising India?
byIs India in danger of turning into a digital colony for American social media corporations?
Abbakka Devi: The Legendary Tuluva Queen
byAbbakka Devi, the Tuluva queen of Ullal, trounced the Portuguese. But her story has passed into the pages of obscurity.
A Lover’s Lament
byThe rhythmic beat of unspoken words shrink your lover’s world; Here’s a poem that weaves silence & love with words.
The Fable Of The Vessantara Jataka
byThe story of Prince Vessantara -Buddha’s incarnation- is etched in popular culture; it advocates the values he espoused.
The CBI’s Bizarre Misadventure In Kolkata
byThe CBI needs to work hard to regain its lost reputation; India’s standing as a functioning democracy has taken a hit.
How India’s Land Banks Displace The Poor
byAcross India, land banks raise questions of ownership, rights and land use.
How The British Discovered Tea In Assam
byRobert Bruce, a Scotsman who came to India to supply weapons, discovered that Assamese tea was better than Chinese tea.
Nathuram Godse: The Assassin Who Was Brought Up As A Girl
byDid Nathuram Godse assassinate Gandhi to regain the lost clarity of his sexual role by becoming a model of masculinity?
Masala Money
byIs money the engine of the world? Do we slave away our entire lives seeking money?
Why India Is Facing The Worst Water Crisis In History
byWith 600 million people facing an acute shortage, India is facing the worst water crisis. Why isn’t it an election issue?
‘Sikander Beg’: Founder, Tibetology
bySándor Kőrösi Csoma travelled far & wide, searching for the roots of Magyars. But destiny had other plans for him.