Introduction Where did Alexander the Great’s conquest stop? Which land did Rome’s Pliny the Elder decry as the “sink of all the world’s gold?”. Which land was the source of all the world’s diamonds till the 18th century? Which land… Read more ›
Disclaimer: The views expressed here of America are as valid as the views America/the West expresses of the East. In other words, obviously, these views are invalid, but so is America/the West’s perspective on the East. This may be offensive… Read more ›
Despite outward appearances, this article does not aim to rehash history. It presents my observations on America, and is a case study for my ideas on societies and their functioning. This is intended to complement Notes from Americana. Millennial America… Read more ›
You’ll need some context for this essay. I moved to Los Angeles from India roughly two years ago, to go to school at USC, a private university set in the Hispanic/Black neighborhood of South Central LA. The Wikipedia article on… Read more ›
The American Association of Linguists (AAL) announced the discovery of a new language hiding unnoticed. They called it ‘American’. “Each time your boss says you just may want to consider doing something when he actually means you better do it,… Read more ›
Illustration by Gunjan Joshi “Kimbles was just an upgrade y’know? He’s clean, doesn’t always need sex, won’t leave the dishes in the sink and has lovely strokable hair. Aren’t you lovely Kimbles coochie coo?”, says Anodyne Simpson of her cat… Read more ›
Several universities are reporting startling increases in the number of PhDs. students they are graduating. This rise is tied to the American elections. Says Zark Muckerberg of Facebook University,”It’s just amazing to see these Facebook discussion threads produce doctorates like… Read more ›
I’ve uploaded it in a split archive here. Part I [Download] Part II [ Download ] [Intro]-Enigma – The Voice of Enigma [2:08] Koxbox – Doktor Mesmer [10:47] Sound Pollution – Where [9:46] Charm – Brain Structure [6:57] Etnica –… Read more ›
A low, deafening rumble fills the air, formed by the chorus of assembled humanity. Thousands of travelers from all over a planet gather on an infinite desert plain, an ancient lake bed, to witness. A wooden Man towers over them… Read more ›
Big Sur, California’s most beautiful Have you ever marvelled at the majestic splendour of Big Sur from Cone Peak? At the verdant hills dividing into fractal hills into fractal hills till eyes loses them, transmogrifying into shining surf and silver… Read more ›