Notes on Culture

An essay tracing the origins of the ubiquitous Indian dish, Idly. It narrates the story of how idly gained worldwide prominence over the last century.

The first episode of a series analysing the nature of the relationship between Duryodhana and Karna.

Outlines of a recent social and cultural phenomenon that has infected our youth and invaded their psyches

The unknown folklore of Manasa Devi, the snake-goddess worshipped in the Bhagirathi-Hooghly region about a century ago.

An in-depth literary analysis of Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa's Classic novel, "Tabbaliyu Neenaade Magane," published in 1968