Letters To A Dictator: When Gandhi Wrote To Hitler
byGandhi wrote two letters to Hitler, addressing him as ‘Dear Friend.’ Their opinions & actions forged their legacies.
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The Cultural Conundrums Of Organ Donation
byIs the low rate of organ donation in India a by-product of religious & cultural beliefs?
The Women Who Enriched The Indian Constitution
byFifteen women members of the Constituent Assembly made substantial contributions to the Constitution. Here’s how.
On Wearing A Sadri In The West
bySadri, the quintessential coat, may stand out in a quaint Irish town but it manifests itself in many avatars in India.
For Your Eyes Only: A Dossier On The James Bond Theme Song
byWhat’s the connection between Monty Norman’s James Bond Theme Song & VS Naipaul’s book: A House For Mr Biswas?
The Obscene Iniquity Of Inequality
byThe gap between the rich and the poor is iniquitous. How can we rectify this deplorable situation?
The Etymology Of Madras
byWhy is Madras called Madras? Is it named after Madresan, the head of the village – or from the church of Madre de Deus?
Tulsi Gabbard: The Female Avatar Of Frank Underwood?
byTulsi Gabbard, the US Congresswoman running to President, criticizes her country but admires authoritarian strongmen.
Demetrios Galanos: The Greek ‘Pundit’ Who Embraced India
byIn the 18th century, Demetrios landed in India, learnt Sanskrit & translated India’s greatest classics into Greek.
The Cave
bySurreal, fictive, acrid – Pritha Mahanti’s poem will take you on a transcendental journey into a bizarre & wild world.
The Tale of The Tutinama
byTutinama, a Persian text originated from the Sanskrit work Śukasaptati. It reflects a syncretic literary tradition.
How Hindu Deities Are Deified In Japan
byHindu deities are worshipped in Japan even today; Lakṣhmī is Kichiyōten, Shiva is Daikokuten & Sarasvatī is Benzaiten.
Cruel, Racist & Hippie: How Indian Films Stereotype White People
byWhy are white people stereotyped & misrepresented as ‘cruel,’ ‘racist,’ sexually immoral and ‘hippie’ in Indian films?
Moheneer Ghoraghuli: The Bengali ‘Baul Jazz Band’
byIn the 70s, a group of young men jammed baul music with the strums of an electric guitar and created a Baul Jazz Band.
The Women Who Shaped Human Rights At The UN
byEight women changed the course of history by influencing the language of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.