Beyond Breaking The 4-Minute Mile: A Personal Tribute To Sir Roger Bannister
bySir Roger Bannister, the legendary British athlete who broke the 4-minute mile, is an exceptional human being & family man.
Madras News
Why Were India’s Revolutionaries Mostly Foreign-Grown?
byIn the Rann of Kutch, a British style student hostel pays homage to the Indian revolutionaries who emerged in London.
Are Women Well Represented In The United Nations?
bySince its inception, the UN has not had a single woman Secretary General. Does this point to a deep-rooted disparity?
This Alien Feeling
byHow does it feel to be happy? Is it an alien feeling or is is something that tingles your senses and makes you smile?
How The Sherwani Evolved From The British Frock Coat
byThe Sherwani, India’s much loved male garment, evolved from the British buttoned frock coat – not from the Mughal attire.
The Baobab: The Tree Of Life Which Connects Africa & India
byAfrican traders & slaves brought the Baobab to India, where it is considered to be the Kalpavriksh – the tree of life.
Tilka Manjhi: India’s First and Forgotten Freedom Fighter
byTilka led the first tribal revolt against the British, fighting against the amoral seizure of historically Santhal lands.
How Darwin’s Theory Of Evolution Applies to Religion, Art & Science
byProfessor Simon Altmann connects the dots between science, art, religion, Plato, Darwin, and his theory of evolution.
History Through the Naga Perspective
byCould the history of a tribal snake-worshiping community shed light on the historicity of Indian myths and legends?
The Meadows Poem
byIs the modern meadow a smokescreen defined by the media and entertainment?
Eastern Ghouta: Voices from a Bombed-Out City
byDespite claims by the Syrian Government that civilians are not targeted, hundreds of children died & families displaced.
Have Asians Loved The Hilsa to Death?
byHilsa, Bangladesh’s national fish & a delicacy to millions of Indians, is facing extinction. Have we loved it to death?
Sophia Duleep Singh: The Sikh Princess Who Fought For Women’s Right To Vote In Britain
byMaharaja Ranjit Singh’s granddaughter, Sophia Duleep Singh, fought for women’s right to vote in the United Kingdom.
Are Science & Religion Intrinsically Incompatible?
byCan the ‘objective’ nature of science alone explain life’s many mysteries? How does religion help us comprehend them?
Are Humans Programmed To Feel Lonely?
byLoneliness, the most ignored human condition, affects people across the world – the young, the old, married, single & divorced.