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The day when history came alive

My travel itinerary is usually filled with tiny hamlets in the lap of a mountain, a serene seaside town, or the dark greens of a dense tropical forest. Sanchi is not any of them, but it offered an unexpected peace that settled deep within. Nestled on...

Where the water holds a memory

You search for the tourist attractions around Chikmagalur, the famous coffee destinations in India, and one name keeps appearing: Ayyanakere Lake. The photos in the search results promise a breathtaking vista, but what you are missing is a legend of...

Is basic research necessary and relevant?

A question that has haunted me from the beginning of my research career. This post argues that basic research is important because it reveals how much we still do not understand...