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Portuguese Navigator Vasco da Gama landed on our shores 500 years ago. When Gama reached Kozhikode, he came with hopes of better trade. His intention was not to find a new nation; it was purely commercial. He was not a scientist or a researcher—perhaps more of a trade investigator. If…
Sandeep was always an average middle class child, growing up in a modest household with his brother. His parents ran a small hotel, working relentlessly to raise both their sons with dignity and values. From early on, Sandeep had a spark of fascination for technology, its mechanics, its wonders, its…
We may never truly know who discovered the concept of marriage, perhaps it began as nothing more than children’s play. In India, several tribal groups follow relationship systems that differ greatly from traditional marriage. These tribes allow open matchmaking and cohabitation for as long as partners wish, without the pressure…
A few months ago, I was traveling along the old Neriamangalam Road to Munnar for some work. This route is not new to me, I have been taking it for years. But recently, I noticed something that’s been troubling me: road expansion work has begun. It seems to have started…
Two days ago, I noticed my daughter using her laptop while it rested on her lap. Concerned, I asked her to place it on the table and sit properly. She gave me a puzzled look but complied. I explained that using a laptop directly on the lap can be harmful,…
Is there any proper theory behind war? I wouldn’t say so. Most of the time, it’sjust rage , the urge to fight and to win. If we look back at history, many warsdidn’t even have a valid reason. Maybe they gave a reason, but was it reallyworth all the destruction?Even…