Anwesha Tripathy

An Indian mathematician and astronomer, Brahmagupta was born in 598 CE and lived in Bhillamala in Gurjaradesa during the reign of Vyagrahamukha, a ruler from the Chavda dynasty. Brahmagupta was a practicing Hindu and a Shaivite. He was the…

Founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos in his garage, Amazon has now become synonymous to online shopping for millions of people around the world. Like any other new venture, Amazon too had humble beginnings - before the internet boom helped it…

When it comes to mountaineering, there's nothing quite as challenging as the Everest - the tallest peak in the world. For many mountaineers and climbers, climbing the Everest is the dream. Of course, not every one gets to fulfill this dream…

Like the people who live in India, India's geography is diverse too. While the west is mostly dry and arid, the east is wet and green. The Himalayas and the Karakoram sprawl over several countries, including India, Pakistan, and China, and…

In our hectic lifestyles, the weekend is our one true saviour which we look forward to the rest of the week - but mostly end up spending doing laundry and going to the same clubs and restaurants. However, weekends need not be that boring  -…

There's nothing quite like the serenity of sipping a cup of hot tea (or coffee) as you look over a vast stretch of lush green nothingness. Not a person in sight, not one sound to be heard - no distractions, just you and your thoughts. If…

Gujarat is easily one of the most vibrant, colourful, and culturally rich states in India, with many of its cities being significant parts of the history of India. Not only does Gujarat have places like Sabarmati Ashram which have enormous…

We're officially in the third year of covid and at this point, most of us aren't even trying to pretend to be okay. It is a bit too tempting to give in to this incessant feeling of worthlessness and void. It is times like this when one…

2021 was a bit of a rollercoaster. The year brought a devastating wave of covid, the country had a great run at the Tokyo Olympics, and there were enough celebrity weddings to keep us glued to Instagram. With so much happening in one single…

For hundreds of thousands of Indians, moving abroad is the ultimate ticket to upward mobility. Not only does it secure the future of their children, but also provides families with financial security. Of course, some of us are happy living…

Over the years, television has blessed us with numerous shows that have left a mark on our hearts. Be it comedy, drama, or action, great writing has always been something that stays with the viewer for a long, long time. It is no surprise…

As a kid, I was the weird nerd glued to the television watching news day and night. Back in the day, journalists actually believed in reporting news rather than shouting their opinions about it. But gone are the days, and we might as well…

While people in Bollywood are usually known for their spot-free, flawless images, goof-ups do happen from time-tio-time. Unfortunately, the actors of today do not have the luxury of making a faux-pas without the entire internet laughing at…

With the Tokyo Summer Olympics and Summer Paralympics, 2021 proved to be an especially eventful year for Indian sports. Not only did our athletes put their best foot forward, they even got us some medals in the process! We spent most of…

While 2020 was an absolute trainwreck for most kinds of cinema around the world, 2021 was much, much better, THANK GOD! Most of the stalled projects were able to wrap up, and even though theatres are still not as packed as they used to be,…

Instagram is one of the most popular social networking apps in the market right now. Unlike Facebook, the crowd on Instagram is still young, and thus, is preferred more by most users. Instagram offers users a platoform that is versatile but…

The big fat Indian wedding is nothing short of a festival for the family and guests, and the pressure to throw the best, most unforgettable and lavish wedding can often put a dent in people's finances. And while the argument of whether a…

With the covid pandemic still at large, the film industry has been living a bit of a nightmare for the last two years. With theatres still not completely functional, many movies had to go the OTT route, some waited until theatres were…

The last two years at home have given people plenty of opportunity to sit back and relax, and watch some good old TV. Thankfully, 2021 was especially great in that regard and had much to offer to the average viewer with amazing shows to…

For the most part, Uttarakhand is known for its hilly picturesque views, its weather and its beauty, its tightly knit local communities with a rich culture, and most recently, landslides. But what Utarakhand doesn't get enough credit for is…

After Jack Dorsey stepped down as the CEO of Twitter, Parag Agrawal took over the role, and has since been the talk of the town. However, Parag is only the latest addition to a growing list of Indian techies who are now major players in the…

With relaxation in curbs all around the world, theatres have, to the film industry's relief, stated to open again. While most of us have quite gotten used to comfortably watching new releases from our smart TVs and laptops, many continue to…

The 2010s were all about social media and sharing every aspect of our lives. These days, every one has access to a smartphone and the internet, and we live in a world where it's almost too easy to film ourselves. With more and more people…

It doesn't matter whether you love animals or not, one can't help but be enamoured by their cuteness as well as spooked out by their lack of words. In any case, animals are fierce and reckless and must not be messed with, as you'll learn…

There are certain unforgettable lines in cinema that make such a deep impact on us that we remember them for the longest time without even trying. Sometimes, the movies actually give pretty decent advice, to be fair. Don't trust me? Here…

Alcohol is as old as time, or at least as old are we are. Even thousands of years ago, our ancestors drank to forget, or at least to have some fun. And while drinking is quite enjoyable by itself, nothing helps one blow off steam like a…

One of the biggest gripes of being a desi fan of Hollywood is that we hardly see any representation. Most Hollywood movies can be stereotypical and caricaturish in their depiction of our people and our country, but thankfully that is a…

When you think of unconventional careers, you probably think of Deejaying or, idk, paragliding. However, you'd be surprised to know that we've been overlooking something that promises a crazy ROI with close to zero efforts on your part. You…

There's more to English cinema and TV than Hollywood. Welp. Believe it or not, there are shows and good cinema made outside of America that are just as deserving of a chance. Also, it doesn't hurt to expand one's palate now, does it? Here…

For most of us, our childhood and young-adult years are the best part of our entire lives. With nobody to care for other than ourselves, things just seem much simpler, rosier, and uncomplicated. While some of our readers might be lucky…

Thanks to the advent of OTT platforms, gone are the days when we were restricted to be only privy to only Indian cinema and Hollywood. With more people having access to the internet, the demand for content has also increased - which only…

Find me a more iconic Bollywood baddie than Amrish Puri, I'll wait. I know, nobody comes to mind, right? Throughout the 80s and 90s, Amrish Puri was pretty much a staple in the average masala Hindi movie. While audiences remember him as the…

Starting a business is no mean feat. More so when you do not come from money. For most of 20th century, India was struggling financially: be it because of the British rule or the aftermath of a number of wars. But that did not deter these…

Bollywood music fans would agree: there's hardly anything more soothing than the gentle beats of a Sufi song, with lyrics that resonate with our deepest selves. Bollywood's love affair with Sufi music goes back decades, and over the years,…

Mental health is quite the hush-hush topic in Indian society, which will explain why it is so darn difficult to find a decent Bollywood movie dealing with these issues with the required sensitivity. Most movies usually end up making a…

Bhaskaracharya, also known as Bhaskara II, was born circa 1114 in Bijapur, Karnataka to a Brahmin family of scholars. He is considered to be the greatest mathematician from medieval India. As Indians, it is important for us to know the…

The things prose cannot express, verse can whisper with a rhythm. A lot of times, it is better to speak in song, for some emotions are too big for the rules and conventions of the traditional prose. Much comes to mind when India is…

We have all enjoyed the joys of using various top-notch brands in the world, but little do we know about their origins and behind the stage stories. Here, we have put together some of the most interesting facts about brands that you…

Documentary fans would attest to this: true crime is far, far more horrifying than fictional horror stories can ever be. Mark Twain once said, "Truth is stranger than fiction." And our dear friend Mark didn't need to have access to all the…

For the last couple of years, viewers are constantly bombarded with a plethora of nationalist/ patriotic movies. While that is not a bad thing, the gross commercialisation of nationalism can tick you off after some time. With Sardar Udham,…

Ah, the 90s. The time of magic. The time before the internet. The time before our time spans became shorter than our tempers. Looking back, one realises there's much more to 90s nostalgia than just a millenial fever dream. The 90s was a…

It is no secret that Indians have a short memory span when it comes to people we owe our freedom to. It takes flashy, exciting movies and shows to remind us of our heritage. A forgotten name such as that is Sardar Udham Singh. Also read:…

From Shampoo to gravity, India is home to numerous valuable discoveries that revolutionised the world we live in today. Over the years, our humble nation has made a significant amount of discoveries in the field of science and mathematics.…

As some of the most reputed educational institutions in the country, IITs are some of the most sought-after colleges for getting a BTech in India. With the BTech sector already oversaturated with lakhs of aspirants, it can become…

Mount Kailash, also known as Gang Rinpoche in Tibet, is a mighty mountain soaring over 22,000 ft in height. It owns the title of being the world's most venerated holy place, revered by all religions. The cosmologies and origin myths of the…