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Sekhar thought he was just booking tickets to Kashmir. Instead, he signed up for a full-fledged history lesson — Nagas, Buddhists, Shaivites, Sufis, the works. Between Shaila Bano’s passionate lectures and his own wisecracks, the Valley unfolds not just as a tourist spot, but as a cocktail of tribes, gods, and grand debates. Who knew a casual trip could turn into “Kashmir for Dummies — comic edition”?
The sedentary lifestyle of modern workers contributes to a rise in lifestyle diseases, primarily due to Vitamin D deficiency from lack of sunlight exposure. With around 50% of the global population affected, particularly in India, this deficiency leads to various health issues, emphasizing the need for improved work environments and outdoor activity for better health.
Enter C.N. Annadurai—a lecturer professor whose pen cut deeper than most political manifestos. As the Justice Party crumbled under the weight of zamindar egos and electoral defeats, Annadurai joined forces with the ever-radical Periyar to give the movement a dramatic makeover. Gone were the days of drawing-room debates; in came Dravidar Kazhagam—a fiery new front armed with anti-Hindi protests, temple-entry agitations, and dialogues sharp enough to belong in a movie script.
Image by Freepik Aging Appliances, Surprise Costs, and the Quiet Value of Being Prepared Your home is one of your biggest investments, and its upkeep can quietly drain your wallet if you're not prepared. The water heater gives out, the HVAC hums its final note, or an appliance quietly dies just weeks out of warranty.… Continue reading Aging Appliances, Surprise Costs, and the Quiet Value of Being Prepared
South India had its own league of extraordinary political gentlemen. Welcome to the turf war between Mylapore and Egmore—the OG political gangs of the Madras Presidency. What started as ideological and bureaucratic rivalries soon shaped the foundation of the Justice Party and the Dravidian movement.
In the third part of our series on Dravidian politics, we take you through the ideologies of key political personalities like Iyothee Thass and Periyar—reformers whose radical thoughts and actions laid the foundation for the Dravidian political movement.
Second part of the Dravidian Landscape series, I take a step back into history to trace the roots of one of India’s most layered debates — the Aryan-Dravidian discourse. From ancient civilizations and Vedic transitions to language politics and cultural identity, this post unpacks the ideological undercurrents that have shaped regional narratives and social structures
'Finding you' is an existential quest for every individual. We are a sum of all the parts of various roles we play, experiences we have, and the choices we make. This ontological you is not hidden in a particular spot or is defined by a singular attribute. In this post, the author tries to explore the topic finding a part of oneself through the world of books
Image: Freepik Rerouting the Mind: Uncommon Paths to Better Mental Health Mental health isn’t a linear pursuit. You try therapy, journaling, maybe some meditation, and still find yourself stuck in the same loop of anxious spirals or low-energy fog. The truth is, not every solution wears a nametag. Some of the most powerful methods hide… Continue reading Rerouting the Mind: Uncommon Paths to Better Mental Health
Join us as we dive into the complexities of Tamil Nadu's political landscape, breaking it down over a casual chat.
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