Makhan Singh: The Sikh Revolutionary Who Fought For Kenya’s Liberation
byMakhan Singh, AKA ‘Mungu Comrade,’ played an active part in Kenya’s liberation struggle. Yet he remains an unsung hero.
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When Fanatical Brahmins & Islamists Tried To Decimate Buddhism
byAshoka, the emperor, spread Buddha’s teachings across India and Asia. Yet, Ashoka’s story is largely forgotten.
Is The BIMSTEC Redundant?
byThe BIMSTEC will be relevant only if the leaders put their words into action. Otherwise, it will soon become redundant.
Overdose of Sandoz
byCan an overdose of growth pills make you grow such that you can find a partner? If not, can god help you grow taller?
Waging A War On Superbugs
byAntibiotics made of bacteria from leafcutter ants may help us win the war on superbugs.
On Climate Change & Carbon Dioxide Removal
byThe one proven low-cost technology for carbon dioxide removal is the tree. Reforestation is the most effective approach.
India’s Obsession With Fair Skin
byPregnant mothers eat stones called Khadi in to have fair skinned children. Why are we obsessed with being fair skinned?
Santoshi Maa: The Celluloid Goddess
byJai Santoshi Maa, a Hindi film produced in 1975, went on to become a box office success & created the cult of a goddess.
Journalism Amidst Hyper-nationalism
byThugs & rabid mobs, emboldened by the current government, attack voices critical of the government.
Buddha Is A Rockstar
byWhen you blowpipes and count beads with a few leaves of weed, Karma smiles and the Buddha is a rockstar.
On Climate Change & Human Rights
byGovernments who fail to help people adapt to climate change are breaching international human rights law.
Rachel Beer: The First Lady Of Fleet Street
byAt a time when women weren’t allowed to vote, a Bombay born Jewish woman became the first woman of the fleet street.
The Eternal Malgudi Days
byMalgudi Days, etched in the hearts and minds of people is eternal. But it can really mess with your heartstrings.
Bigotry & Communal Politics Have No Role In Disaster Management
byAs thousands work to mitigate the catastrophe in Kerala, there are some who are spewing hate in the name of religion.
Free Media Are Not “The Enemy Of The People”
byFree media are not “the enemy of the people” – that’s precisely why they are under attack from unscrupulous politicians.