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How would the U.K. be different if not for colonialism?
By Sunil Kumar As an Indian who lived in the U.K; is fond of the English... read more
Sunil – Manzar E Khuda – Meri Nazm
By Sunil Kumar Baat Se Baat Nikli zubaan pe aa gayi Socha Tha Kashish Hai Thi... read more
Sunday Samskritam
By Sunil K देव: (God) 1st case देव: (God) (In Contrast to... read more
Who was Shashigupta Maurya?
By Sunil Kumar Interesting question. After some research from different... read more
Why is Mumbai not doing anything to clean mithi river?
By Sunil Kumar If you’re concerned; start an activist group or a petition;... read more
Is overpopulation the main cause of India not producing great mathematicians like Aryabhata, Brahmagupta, Sridharacharya and Ramanujan?
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By Sunil Kumar According to me; no. All of these mathematicians you mentioned were the product of a different cultural milieu. A way of life that prized learning above all else. The Greek philosopher/polymath Pythagoras acknowledged his debt to the …
How would the U.K. be different if not for colonialism?
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By Sunil Kumar As an Indian who lived in the U.K; is fond of the English language, their literature and the beautiful landscapes of the country, I have mixed feelings when answering this question. How would the U.K be different …
What is your view about Shashi Tharoor’s Hindu Pakistan remark? Will it prove the last nail in the coffin of Congress?
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By Sunil Kumar Tharoor’s remark should be disregarded as it is in line with the Congress policy of minority appeasement which has become a template for most half-assed parties in the country; and political expediency. Worst deal for the …
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What is your review of Sacred Games by Netflix?
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By Sunil Kumar Had read the sprawling world building novel by Vikram Chandra nearly a year back; so was waiting with bated breath for the TV adaptation. Also met the author at a literary event; and asked him about the …
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Did Achilles meet Hercules during the war? After the death of Achilles, who led the Greek Army?
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By Sunil Kumar Although there is no comparison; let us for a moment compare Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey with Veda Vyasa’s Ramayana and Mahabharata. If Hercules can be compared(only strength wise to Hanuman) and Achilles to the greatest war in …
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What could be a different ending to the Scandal in Bohemia by Doyle?
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By Sunil Kumar The original story ends with Holmes being outwitted by “the woman” Irene Adler; his tacit admiration and the King of Bohemia ruing the fact that she was not of his social class; otherwise he would have surely …
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How did Gandhian principles have an influence on Martin Luther King and Nelson Mandela?
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By Sunil Kumar How did Gandhian principles have an influence on Martin Luther King and Nelson Mandela? We have to analyze the historical, racial and cultural context of the three people considered and the countries involved in the discussion. …
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What happened in France after the death of Napoleon Bonaparte?
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By Sunil Kumar Throughout the 16th to 18th centuries; France was a rich Catholic monarchy known for its aristocratic excesses and debauched lifestyle throughout Europe. In a recent book; “The Age of Anger”; the author Pankaj Mishra talks about the …
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Did Arthur Conan Doyle have any addiction?
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By Sunil Kumar Did Arthur Conan Doyle have any addiction? Your question probably stems from his most famous creation; Sherlock Holmes and his drug addiction. I’ve read a few biographies of Doyle after spending many happy hours reading Sherlock’s adventures …
How did England emerge as the dominant force among the colonial powers?
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By Sunil Kumar How did England emerge as the dominant force among colonial powers? Complex answer which is simple at the same time. The primary reason is the history of the countries themselves. Look at England vs its primary competition; …
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