A Greek sailor’s trip
to Malabar circa 355-363 AD
Deeply buried in the many layers of ancient history
connected to the Malabar West Coast is the story of the Theban lawyer, one that
has not been studied in detail as yet by Indian historians. It is an
interesting story, but one which has so many con…
The Travails of a Theban Lawyer
A Greek sailor’s trip
to Malabar circa 355-363 AD
Deeply buried in the many layers of ancient history
connected to the Malabar West Coast is the story of the Theban lawyer, one that
has not been studied in detail as yet by Indian historians. It is an
interesting story, but one which has so many con…
TERLS (Thumba Equatorial
Rocket Launching Station) – Its genesis
One of our pastimes while at school in Kazhakootam was to go
out and watch the rocket launches from nearby Thumba. The clear line of sight
from the hills where the Sainik School was located in Kazhakootam allowed us to
see those Sodiu…
Their esoteric
connections
Diwali is around the corner. But what is it really about?
Which legend started the celebration? Why is it that Malayalis do not celebrate
Diwali? What are the stories associated with this grand festival? How did the
stories evolve? So many questions, I guess…but if you st…
Burnshire - Cannanore
1944-46
Burma had been taken by the Japanese, Singapore and Malaya had
been lost earlier and the trepidation of invasion through the eastern frontier
near Assam was paramount in quivering allied hearts. Indians were in two minds,
one supporting the Azad Hind massing up in Burm…
