Bourne and Shepherd: Photography Lessons From 1862
byIn this era of environmental decay, Bournes’ photographs are precious shots of the wild & beautiful India ever made.
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Muslin: The Finest Ancient Fabric
byMuslin, the finest, ancient fabric mentioned years ago in the time of Ptolemy, has yet to see its story weaved for good.
The Sindhi Merchants of Gibraltar
byEnterprising Sindhi merchants sniffed opportunities, took risks & built global businesses, succeeding against all odds.
The Winding Stair
byTaking the phrase ‘Winding Stair’ from W.B. Yeats’ poem, Supriya Kaur Dhaliwal gives wings to her words through verse.
Gandhi & The Khilafat Movement
byThe Khilafat movement was one of the largest in the world & was able to unite people of all religions.
Tackling Food Waste In A Hungry Nation
byIndia is one of the world’s largest food producers in the world. But thanks to food waste, millions go hungry.
The Anti-Heroes & Romance of Bhāsa’s Plays
byIf you like Breaking Bad & Deadpool, you will love Bhāsa’s play-Svapnavāsavadattam, the oldest romantic novel of India.
The Bakhshali Manuscript & The New Origin Of Zero
byWrapped in 70 sheets of birch-bark, the Bakshali manuscript is mostly concerned with mathematics.
On Happiness & Decision Making
byAre your decisions a sum total of the meaning you ascribe to them? Are some decisions ‘right’ and others ‘wrong’?
Bloodlines
bySophia Pandeya’s poem is a philosophical rainbow, a scintillating epiphany, juxtaposing the real & the surreal.
Pirates Of The Arabian Sea & The Letter Of Marque
byIn the 17th-Century, European pirates got the Letter of Marque – a license to kill. Will it be given to robots today?
The Curse Of Gold & The Cyanide Mud
byGold mining is one of the world’s dirtiest industries; Human obsession with gold is a curse on the environment.
Jean Francois Allard: Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s Most Trusted French General
byMaharaja Ranjit Singh’s most faithful commander & trusted lieutenant was a Frenchman – General Jean Francois Allard.
In Praise Of The Bioscopewala
byThe Bioscopewala has always been a part of India’s social fabric. Can technology ever replicate their skill & humanity?
The Spike Missile Deal & The Dawn Of India’s Military Industrial Complex
byMr Modi’s political rhetoric seeks self-reliance in defence. But his policies encourage corporates to profit from war.