Give Me A Home
bySeeking a home – sweet home – Rasheed Iqbal pens a lyrical verse, ‘with apologies to Frank Sinatra.’
Madras News
The Role Of A Horse In The Indo-Aryan Migration Debate
byThe horse, called Ashva during the Vedic times, is now at the centre of a controversial historical debate.
Radhanath Sikdar: The Mathematician Who Calculated The Height Of Mount Everest
byRadhanath Sikdar’s humble origins did not stop him from achieving great heights in the field of mathematical research.
A Portuguese Account Of Krishnadevaraya & His Kingdom
byWithout Domingo Paes’ account, Krishnadevaraya’s glorious rule would have been a mere figment of the imagination.
The Evolution Of Tuberculosis Treatment In India
byTuberculosis, known as “consumption,” was a disease of the royalty. Now, antibiotic overuse led to its resurgence.
The Polluters
byBleeding from an orifice, you pollute the world; We snatch your right to enter the shrine. Kamini Vadana’s lamentation.
Karma, Dhoti & The Indian Spiderman
byPavitr Prabhakar, the dhoti-clad Indian Spider-Man, is born out of his Karma; he is the epitome of a glocal hero.
A Wretched City Of Dreams
byThe city of dreams glitters like gold; but it sucks in the filth & brews evil. Eka Love Ya’s caustic poem.
Decadence & Downfall: The Shah Of Iran’s Ultimate Party
byHassan Amini’s film, woven with intricate details about the Shah of Iran’s party, is absorbing and compelling.
India’s Longstanding Commitment To The Palestinian Cause
byWith the de-hyphenation of relations between Israel & Palestine, can India take the role of an honest mediator of peace?
Will India’s Anti Trafficking Bill Make Things Better Or Worse?
byThe anti-trafficking bill, passed in the lower house, is invested in the model of rehabilitation through incarceration.
How India’s Public Libraries Evolved
byIndia’s public libraries were built by well-meaning men. These individuals have since been forgotten.
Socrates’ Skype Call On The Rafale Deal
bySocrates’ decides to have a Skype call to learn more about the Rafale deal. These are the minutes of the meeting.
Cat & Rain
byAn allegorical verse, pregnant with melancholic meaning, depicting a decrepit cosmos about to crumble & rejuvenate.
The Racism Behind The Idea Of Mleccha
byOver the course of history, the word Mleccha has continued to retain an element of racism & condescension.