Criticisms notwithstanding, the fact remains that our modern legal system is not too different from Hammurabi’s time and is even considered to be a continuation of it.
The Code of Hammurabi | A Legacy of Law
Breadwinners of the Sea | The Haenyeo of South Korea’s Jeju Island
The haenyeo, the free divers of Jeju Island off the coast of South Korea, are a matrifocal society where women bring home the bacon--or should I say abalone.
The Armenians of Singapore
The Armenians of Singapore have left behind a rich legacy that is incommensurate with their numbers.
The Ox, The Great Race and The Steady Path to Success
The ox teaches us the value and importance of a steady and dependable work ethic.
The Timeless Traditions of Judaism
We should ask ourselves, what role does tradition play in the 21st century? What makes tradition relevant, and needed today?
Hinduism and Entrepreneurship | A Tradition of Change and Continuity
The Gujarati community has a long tradition of seafaring and a history of immigration to foreign lands. The mercantile culture resulted naturally from the Indian state’s proximity to the Arabian Sea. Although air travel had replaced sea travel by the time I was born, this innate restlessness I feel to explore new lands is something that is irrevocably embedded in me.
The Day of the Dead | A Celebration of Life
For the Aztec, Toltec and Nahua people, it was disrespectful to mourn for those who had passed on. To them, departed souls remained members of the community and were kept alive in memory and spirit.
The Zodiac, a Science? Ancient Knowledge about the Stars
When recently there was news of militants destroying a 2000-year old temple in Syria, in a city from the Roman days, sights of the temple came back to mind, particularly a ceiling that I had once come across. This writing is not about the shortsightedness of destroying a remnant of a long-past civilization; rather, it is about a science, an idea… the possible significance of the Zodiac.
Netaji’s Path to Freedom | Remembering India’s Respected Leader
Subhas Chandra Bose was the most celebrated freedom fighter and charismatic influencer of the youth in India during the freedom struggle. His patriotism and obdurate refusal to stop till he achieved his desired goals has made him a patriotic hero. Due to his nationalistic temperament and leadership capabilities, Mahatma Gandhi was the first to address him as Netaji Respected Leader. Netaji was also the first to accost Gandhiji with the title 'Father of the Nation'.
The Soul of the Land | Stories from Kyrgyzstan
"I think people in Kyrgyzstan still haven’t faced that modernisation that other countries are going through. 60% of the population are still farmers and still follow the traditions that they came before. They’re following the three pre-existing traditions."