The word rebel usually has a negative connotation, but I love rebels.
Tag: history
Before We Became Singaporeans | The Birth of an Island Nation
We were no longer who we were before colonisation; and we could not go back there, no matter how hard we tried. We were different peoples now.
The real reason why humans don’t walk around naked
So why did we choose to take cover–and in the process make the decision to cover ourselves for all eternity?
A Snapshot of the History of Publishing: from illiteracy to e-readers
Traditional publishing is a long time-consuming process. Big publishing houses are highly selective when choosing content. If an author doesn’t have an existing audience, it becomes even more difficult to crack a deal. On the other hand, self-publishing favours the author in many ways. The author has full authority to decide when to publish the book. He or she also retains all rights relating to the book.
The Hidden Treasures of the House of Jagat Seth
History greeted us as soon as we stepped on the town of Murshidabad—the land that holds Bengal’s greatest pride as well as its saddest past. The last capital of Bengal before British rule, Murshidabad stores many hidden stories of love, friendship, loyalty, patriotism and betrayal.
The Merchant’s Soul: Gujarati traders of the Singapore Strait
The concept of people packing their bags to explore new territories is as old as time itself. And despite coming from a long lineage of Gujarati merchants – I know that we are not alone in our desire to chart uncharted terrains in the names of commerce. There are others like us – from all cultures and creeds from around the world.