The Calendar Conundrum: Is it 2018, 1939 Or 2074?
byThanks to the multiplicity of calendars, India lives in the past, present and the future, depending on what we choose.
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Manasollasa: The 12th-Century Treatise On The Art of Living
byThis treatise on life by a 12th century Chalukya king will teach you how to eat, sing, dance, rule and live well.
Rooms Have Become Stores
byAs gifting seasons come and go, we find ourselves surrounded by objects we don’t use.
The Cutting of the Clitoris: Female Genital Mutilation and the Bohra Muslims
byDespite signing international treaties, India has yet to outlaw female genital mutilation.
The Tragic Saga of South Asia’s Dancing Bears
byFor centuries, bears were tortured into submission and made to dance. Now, this cruel practice is nearing its end.
Breaking India One Hate Speech At A Time
byIndia’s politicians spew hate and fan communal tensions for electoral gains, with utter disregard for the law.
Edakkal: The Indus Valley Link In Kerala’s Oldest Caves
byAncient caves in Kerala present the first known samples of drawing in India. They may also link to an ancient civilisation.
How Christianity Arrived In Kerala Through Syrian Immigrants
byIn Kerala, Christianity is said to have arrived while Jesus Christ’s apostles were still alive.
The Stubborn Child
byA boy stands at the gates of heaven, faced with a terrible dilemma.
The Distinct Mughal-European Art of Basawan
byA Hindu from a cowherd community became one of Akbar’s greatest painters. His paintings include Christian iconographies.
Using Blockchain To Fight Climate Change
byCan a blockchain network turn carbon trading into a legitimate and transparent operation?
Xuanzang’s Journey To The West
byOver 1400 years ago, a Chinese traveler crossed the Himalayas to discover Indian Buddhism. His journey changed Asia forever.
Decoding Your Online Trail
byYou shouldn’t have to sacrifice your privacy to surf the web. Here are some tips to protect your personal data.
The Digital Divide of the Next Billion
byAs the Next Billion come online for the first time, will knowledge be the new leveller of digital inequality?
The Last Day of Elections
byDictators, kings, tyrants and empires come and go. But the common man is the one who stays.