May 31Did The Biblical Plagues of Egypt Really Happen?The last few years have been trying times. As one disaster followed another, all the world could do was wait for whatever came next. And when India woke up to the news of the largest locust attack in over two decades, many of us felt like our reality was becoming…Bible4 min read
Nov 16, 2021The Chilling Accuracy of Greek MythologyGreek mythology has captivated the imagination of countless generations, with a myriad of tales featuring various fantastical creatures, epic heroes, bewitching sorcerers and more. These stories often reflect different aspects of human relationships and societal dynamics. …Greek Mythology4 min read
Oct 21, 2021The Legendary Romance of Emperor Jahangir and AnarkaliMughal Emperor Jahangir, son of Akbar, father of Shahjahan, was known for many things, but one particular story captured India’s imagination for centuries after his death — a story about a famous courtesan named Anarkali. Multiple versions of this tale exist, each subtly altered to bring different elements into focus…Jahangir3 min read
Oct 19, 2021How Jameela Jamil Is Slowly But Steadily Changing Beauty Standards“Is beauty about making sure we have access to glitter eye shadows and highlighters, or is it rooted in making women feel bad about themselves and promising them products that will help?” Jameela Jamil, Vogue, March 2020 issue Jameela Jamil is an actress, model and DJ, best known for The…Beauty Standards6 min read
Oct 13, 2021The Influence of Advertising on Human HealthAdvertising has always been an integral part of consumerist culture. Most of us take it for granted, and accept it as part of the everyday. However, there have been moments in the past when advertising played a massive role in the general condition of public health. In the 1940s, it…Advertising6 min read
Oct 6, 2021Bakht Khan: The Commander Who Almost Defeated the BritishThe Sepoy mutiny of 1857 was extremely chaotic. Due to the pandemonium caused by disorganised Sepoys looting and murdering at random, they were never able to strategically gain a significant advantage over the British, despite having larger numbers in many areas. In this chaos, there were two people who were…History3 min read
Sep 30, 2021How Ayurveda Played a Pivotal Role in the Treatment of CancerTwo decades ago, treatment for acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL), a cancer of the blood, was not as effective as it is today. Haematologists would often send home patients who relapsed after what was then considered the standard of care, with palliation as their only source of comfort. The same was…Ayurveda4 min read
Sep 29, 2021William Hodson: The Man Who Destroyed The Mughal EmpireThe year was 1857. The Sepoy mutiny had ravaged Delhi for over five months; citizens scrambled for provisions and desperately attempted to stay hidden as both British and Indian soldiers looted the city and unleashed terror on its inhabitants. …Indian History4 min read
Sep 24, 2021The Hidden Truths in Literary FictionI personally know many people who prefer non-fiction over fiction purely because non-fiction serves a purpose (education) and therefore has utility. To such people, fiction is just a waste of time, something you read for entertainment, or if you’re the ‘arty’ type. …Literature6 min read
Sep 21, 2021Ida Scudder: The American Who Changed the Face of Indian HealthcareIda Scudder never wanted to live in India. Coming from generations of medical missionaries, she had visited her father while he was working in India and made up her mind that the ‘dusty, impoverished landscape’ at the time was not for her. …Healthcare3 min read
