The Lehman Effect
byErnest Lehman’s cinematic intensity & literary artistry exemplified his sublime thought process on the screen.
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Gifts Of Truth
byIf poetry is for selling, at all, let it sell rebellion.
The Fish Traders Of Madras
byYou get to dismiss the negative associations around fish traders when you understand their struggles & resilience.
Harry Potter & The Bezoar Stone
byThe Bezoar stone used by Harry Potter is mentioned in Al BIruni’s book & led to the creation of a legal doctrine.
The Etymology Of Madras
byWhy is Madras called Madras? Is it named after Madresan, the head of the village – or from the church of Madre de Deus?
The Old Sage Of Madras Who Campaigned For Nuclear Disarmament
byRajaji’s campaign against a nuclear arms race appealed to humanity’s conscience and influenced public opinion.
Why Rammohan Roy Started India’s First Persian Newspaper
byWhat does Mirat-ul-Akhbar, India’s first Persian newspaper, started by Rammohan Roy, tell us about freedom of the Press?
Fort St George: The British Landmark That Became Madras
byThe history of Chennai dates back to an out-of-the-way fort set up by the East India Company.
How The Madras Rail Evolved Into The Third Largest Rail System
byAn idea pitched in the Madras Parliament in the 1830’s, the Madras Rail, evolved into the world’s third-largest rail system.
What Does It Mean To Be Madrasi?
byStereotypes often frame South India as a unified ‘Madrasi’ whole. The truth is – South India is a thali, not a single serving.