Tag Archives: Royal Society

A tale of two awardees

Posted on January 12, 2025 by VM

In many respects Krishna Ella and Elon Musk are poles apart but on some they share a few similarities. Both of them have played along with nationalist elements in their respective national governments in order to further their agendas, if … Continue reading →

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A tale of two awardees

Posted on January 12, 2025 by VM

In many respects Krishna Ella and Elon Musk are poles apart but on some they share a few similarities. Both of them have played along with nationalist elements in their respective national governments in order to further their agendas, if … Continue reading →

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Hail the Royal Society

Posted on May 14, 2022 by VM

The Royal Society’s appointment of its first Brazilian member since 1871 brings an underappreciated form of our colonial hangover to the fore. Continue reading →

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Curious Bends – macaroni scandal, bilingual brain, beef-eating Hindus and more

Posted on March 25, 2015 by VM

1. The great macaroni scandal in the world began in Kerala “‘Only the upper class people of our larger cities are likely to have tasted macaroni, the popular Italian food. It is made from wheat flour and looks like bits of onion … Continue reading →

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