Research & Analysis

Cultural and Historical Essays

  • Steel, Soap, and Satellites | Substack | Jan 23, 2026
    A chronicle of how a single Indian company, Godrej, embodies trust, indigenous innovation, and nation-building, tracing how its products and values evolved alongside India’s social, industrial, and political history.

  • The Bicycle that Took Us to the Sky | Substack | Jan 12, 2026
    A study of how India’s earliest space ambitions arose from material scarcity, tracing the collaboration between Homi Bhabha and Vikram Sarabhai and how their shared vision transformed a modest rocket launch into a national scientific mission.

  • To Be a Man, My Son | Substack | Jan 5, 2026
    An analysis of the seemingly “innocuous” nature of Rudyard Kipling’s most famous poem, exploring how its counsel on personal integrity functioned as a manual for the moral performance of imperial rule.

  • The Radical Raja: A Life of Reform, Royalty, and Rebellion | Substack | Dec 29, 2025
    An exploration of Raja Pramatha Bhushan Deb Roy’s life, examining the tensions between inherited noble privilege and the radical social reforms of the Bengal Renaissance.

  • The Elephant in the Room | Substack | Dec 20, 2025
    A historical inquiry into a humble antiseptic, tracing how everyday objects can evolve into symbols of cultural identity and subtle resistance against colonial narratives.

  • Colonial Sacrifice, Imperial Amnesia | The Reformist Collective | Dec 1, 2025
    A critical examination of India’s selective historical memory, analysing how the nation recalls the injustices of colonialism while overlooking the millions of Indian soldiers who served in the World Wars.

  • Two Iron Ladies, Two Different Worlds | Youth Ki Awaaz | Jul 20, 2025
    A comparative analysis of Indira Gandhi and Margaret Thatcher, exploring how two leaders shaped by radically different contexts wielded power with resolve, revealing complex intersections of gender and ideology.

  • An Oriental Vindicated | Youth Ki Awaaz | Jul 5, 2025
    A reassessment of the life and legacy of Nirad C. Chaudhuri, exploring his controversial views on colonialism, nationalism, and intellectual independence.

Arts and Profiles

  • Jude Bailey: Embracing Kali, a legacy of martial arts | UD's The Review | Feb 9, 2025

    An article that explores the story of a student training in the Filipino martial art of Kali, offering insights into the art’s techniques, cultural relevance, and enduring traditions.

  • The Infernal Year | House of Poetry | Jan 9, 2024

    A satirical and witty poem that humorously captures the tumultuous nature of the year 2020, serving as a playful mockery of an iconic yet troublesome time.