A History of Queer Traditions (#6)
In the column I wrote on gender and history, I tried (in a limited capacity) to dispel the common misconception that encourages us to...
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Tragedies and Testimonies(#5)
The legacy of the Partition of British India has transformed the conscience of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Even today, the Partition...
Myth and History (#4)
A dilemma faces most students of history in a country like ours. What role does myth play in the study of history? Are myths and...
Gender and History (#3)
Wu Zetian was imperial China’s sole female ruler. Her rise to power did not appeal to Confucian sensibilities. Hence, evidence of her...
Truncated Histories (#2)
An article I read recently commented on the words used to describe a rainbow in various Indian languages. The article forced me to ponder...
Labelling History (#1)
Opinions on Indian history are often expressed on social media platforms like Twitter. These views are divergent and polarising. Some pay...
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