It’s wise to avoid grand ideologies when trying to make a country richDaron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A Robinson's (AJR) Nobel Prize-winning work emphasizes the role of institutions in economic prospe...
22 Oct, 2024, 11.54 PM IST
At Euro final, form followed functionSpain's 2-1 victory over England in the Euro football final demonstrated a balance between functionality and aesthetics. Despite a slow sta...
15 Jul, 2024, 10.56 PM IST
‘What If...?’ Season 2: Who is Marvel's new superhero Kahhori?Marvel introduces Kahhori, a Mohawk superhero with powers from the Infinity Stones, in "What If...?" Season 2. This article explores her or...
27 Jan, 2024, 12.56 AM IST
1,000-year-old child mummies discovered by archaeologists in Lima's sacred ceremonial groundThe discovery took place in what was once a sacred ceremonial space in one of Lima's oldest neighbourhoods. Researchers suggest that the ch...
25 Nov, 2023, 07.36 PM IST
Celebrating National Tequila Day: Here are some fascinating facts about Mexico's iconic spiritTequila's deep-rooted connection to Mexican culture is undeniable. The drink's origins can be traced back to pre-Hispanic times when the na...
24 Jul, 2023, 11.12 AM IST
Ceramics & bullets from Spanish guns: Archaeologists uncover artefacts from last site of Mayan cityMost of the buildings at the Tayasal site are buried under earth.
29 Oct, 2022, 07.12 PM IST
Spare a Thought for Mir Jafar TomorrowIndia isn’t the only country that reads a ‘bad guy’ from history unfairly.
13 Aug, 2021, 11.44 PM IST
Human sacrifice to riots: Political tools of controlToday, historians challenge this simplistic reading of human sacrifice that eclipses the even more barbaric nature of the European conquest...
22 Aug, 2020, 06.00 PM IST
Gateway to Machu Picchu, Cusco was the ancient centre of the Inca civilisationIt is no wonder then that wonderchef Gaston Acurio is a popular hero in the country. At his fine-dine restaurant Chicha, there are large gr...
13 Nov, 2016, 12.30 AM IST
Lionel Messi may not go to jail, but is this the end of his reign as football's best?After losing in the Copa America final earlier, Messi announced that he would no longer play for Argentina. Which means now, he is solely a...
11 Jul, 2016, 12.29 PM IST
How Peruvian food and 'papa' are synonymous to each otherA Peruvian would thump a big ‘Yes’ to papa for meal but what is the fuss on papas in Peru? In the Quechua language, ‘papa’ is tubers. Potat...
15 Nov, 2015, 12.09 PM IST
Bitter BoonA majestic cacao tree towers in the garden outside our bedroom. It arrived as a sapling from Kerala, God's Own Country, many years ago. The...
01 Nov, 2012, 06.00 AM IST
- Madrid city highest capital in Europe
Hugh & Colleen Gantzer found the sheer energy of the Madrilenos as fascinating as their city. They were enchanted by Spanish capital’s hist...
29 Jul, 2010, 07.00 AM IST
Cuzco: Navel of the earthIn the Quechua language, Cuzco means ‘navel of the earth’ , and for the 14th century Incas who thought of it as a sacred city, Cuzco certai...
14 Jan, 2010, 07.43 AM IST
Machu Picchu: Abandoned Sun cityMachu Picchu, the enigmatic citadel of the sun-worshipping Incas in Peru, will never fail to amaze even the most hardened traveller for ti ...
29 Oct, 2009, 04.14 AM IST
- South Africa, Venezuela sign major energy deal
South Africa and Venezuela sealed a major oil deal on Tuesday during a visit by Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez, who touted it as an exam...
03 Sep, 2008, 01.30 AM IST
- Coffee gets a herbal shot
The trendier brews in the West today are being made from a variety of herbs and nuts such as roasted barley, figs, dandelions, acorns, and ...
05 Aug, 2006, 12.00 AM IST