Velu Nachiar: The Legendary Queen Who May Have Invented Suicide Bombing
byVelu Nachiar managed to reclaim her kingdom from the British – making her the first queen to rebel against the Empire.
Madras News
Could Bhil Archers Be India’s Key To The Olympics?
byLiving out the legendary legacy of Ekalavya, the Bhil archers of today are India’s best bet at an Olympic medal in archery.
The Ever-Changing Fabric of Bricklane
byBricklane, London’s most diverse locality, is symbolic of changing cultural and religious imprints and multiculturalism.
Desperado
byWhen time and perception are misaligned, days become hazy and reality becomes an illusion.
How Jain Diamond Traders Took Over The World
byBy preserving their networks of trust, Jain traders have overcome monopolies, cultural differences and geographical limitations.
When Aryabhata & Al-Beruni Described The ‘Super Blue Blood Moon’
byCenturies ago, ancient Indian astronomers studied & documented the lunar eclipse and described its various colours.
Pandita Ramabai: India’s First Feminist?
byPandita Ramabhai was the most learned Indian woman of her time and an early icon of women’s education in India.
The 2000-Year-Old Gold Mines At Kolar
byKolar’s famed gold-mines are silent today. But for millennia, they were the epicentre of a gold rush.
Life Lessons From the Jataka Tales
byThe ancient Buddhists proved to be excellent storytellers, as the millennia-old Jataka tales remain popular even today.
Almighty, Why Are You Silent?
byThis curious lamentation, questions the Almighty, seeking answers for being oblivious to suffering.
Of India, ASEAN & China: The Need For Greater Humanitarian Effort
byAs India fosters an economic and strategic partnership with the ASEAN nations, it needs to focus on humanitarian cooperation.
Hunting The Humpback Mahseer To Extinction
byThe Humpback Mahseer, Asia’s mighty fish swimming in the Kaveri, is admired, hunted & conserved – yet nearly extinct.
Tibetan Tales: The Life & Work Of Tsewang Yishey Pemba
byTsewang Yishey Pemba, the Tibetan doctor, and author led a quiet resistance through his medical life and literary work
The Curious Case Of Afghanistan’s Wakhan Corridor
byThe Wakhan Corridor, a buffer zone between three nuclear powers, is one of the most strategic regions in the world.
When Indian Special Forces, CIA Agents, and Sherpas Worked Together
byFor a brief period during the Cold War, India was a base for covert American operations against China.