Tag: history

  • Madras  Morning and Chennai Chronicles

    Madras Morning and Chennai Chronicles

    It is Madras day, and Madras is on my mind.

  • Aurangzeb: Insights and Lamentations | Book Review

    Aurangzeb: Insights and Lamentations | Book Review

    Book Review. Author:         Charu Nivedita Translator     from Tamil    Nandita Krishnan. ISBN:           9789 356 993 921 publisher:     HarperCollins India. It was the title that got my fancy conversations with Aurangzeb  the emperor who gave us Aurangabad, the favourite target of all Hindutva, the simple man whose personal life was about selling caps and surviving on…

  • Jackal’s Labyrinth

    Jackal’s Labyrinth

    The jackal holds profound significance in ancient mythology, embodying wisdom and guidance across cultures. In Egyptian lore, it symbolizes Anubis, guiding souls through death’s veil. In Hindu mythology, it is linked to Kali and Shiva, representing cunning and adaptability. In Tibetan Buddhism, it symbolizes independence and self-reliance, guiding seekers through spiritual illusions. The jackal teaches…

  • Day 29  A Kid’s Concern.

    Day 29 A Kid’s Concern.

    A kid put forth her concern in a TEDex talk. She was talking about how lost childhood, wars, school fees and lack of water. She has a valid point it might be the time to relook.

  • Madam Sir’s Unconventional Odessey Through A Conventional World.

    Madam Sir’s Unconventional Odessey Through A Conventional World.

    Dive into the captivating world of “Madam Sir,” where Manjari Jaruhar, an unfettered spirit, takes you on her incredible journey from a traditional Indian girl to a trailblazing IPS officer. With grace and determination, she defies norms, breaks barriers, and leaves an indelible mark on generations.

  • Hindi Diwas

    This is the ultimate insult to me as an Indian… I am not Hindi I am a respectable south Indian who can speak all the five southern languages, in addition to HINDI for this day is a declaration that my language and my people are still under threat. Of course I find the label Indian…