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Study: Language (not geography) major force behind India’s gene flow
The study found that people who spoke the same language tended to be more closely related despite living far apart.
I don’t believe in blind idealism: An interview with Katarzyna Boni
The author of "Auroville: The City Made of Dreams" talks about the difficulties of establishing (and writing about) utopian societies.
Karma doesn’t work how most people think it does
Eastern traditions have complex views on how karma affects your life.
What if Middle-earth was in Pakistan?
Iranian Tolkien scholar finds intriguing parallels between subcontinental geography and famous map of Middle-earth.
Tigers are making a massive comeback in India — up 33% in four years
Tiger reserves and a concentrated public effort has brought this animal roaring back to India.
This is the best (and simplest) world map of religions
Both panoramic and detailed, this infographic manages to show both the size and distribution of world religions.
China will overtake the U.S. as world’s top economy in 2020, says Standard Chartered Bank
The report also predicts India's economy will surpass the U.S. by 2030.
Why Facebook is developing a cryptocurrency for WhatsApp users
The social media company has long been expected to make a move into blockchain.
Why the Dalai Lama’s reincarnation is up for debate
The Dalai Lama is important, so important that he might decide not to come back after his next death.
9 folks who were way ahead of their time
These great thinkers remind us that taking an unpopular, bold stance might not be madness.
The 10 greatest living scientists in the world today
The most influential contemporary scientists and their accomplishments.
10 Indian Thinkers and Why You Should Know Them.
India is a vast land, rich in history, beauty, and great ideas. Here, we want to introduce you to ten great minds in Indian thought. These ten thinkers span thousands of years, include several religions, and more than a few fields of expertise.