Vivekananda, Author at Roots of Indian

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How a Forgotten Wallet Created the First Credit Card

Vivekananda
October 12, 2025

A forgotten wallet. An awkward dinner. A billion-dollar idea. Discover how one man’s mistake in 1950 invented the world’s first credit card — the Diners Club.

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The Man Who Cured Blindness — for Free!

Vivekananda
October 11, 2025

Meet Dr. Sanduk Ruit — the Nepalese eye surgeon who restored sight to over 1 lakh people for free. A story of compassion, innovation, and vision beyond measure.

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Miyakejima: Adventure and Survival on a Volcanic Island

Vivekananda
October 3, 2025

Imagine living on an island where the earth constantly breathes fire and the air carries […]

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Viswanathan Anand’s Legacy Now Orbits the Sun

Vivekananda
October 2, 2025

Viswanathan Anand isn’t just a five-time World Chess Champion—he’s also got a celestial namesake. Yes, […]

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How DNS Made the Internet Easy for Humans

Vivekananda
October 1, 2025

From symbolics.com in 1985 to millions of websites today, domain names transformed the internet. Learn how DNS made the web human-friendly.

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The 27th Citizen: Power of the Common Man

Vivekananda
September 30, 2025

In India, the ordinary person is called the “27th citizen.” Who are the first 26, and why is this idea a powerful reminder of democracy’s true purpose?

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What Happened in the Torreón Massacre of 1911?

Vivekananda
September 29, 2025

In May 1911, rebels in Mexico massacred more than 300 Chinese immigrants in Torreón. A tragedy erased from history is now being remembered.

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Why the World Owes Its Survival to One Man

Vivekananda
September 28, 2025

In 1962, one Soviet officer’s refusal to fire a nuclear torpedo may have prevented World War III. Meet Vasili Arkhipov—the forgotten man who saved the world.

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What Makes Sarasvati Mahal Library a Cultural Treasure

Vivekananda
September 24, 2025

India’s 500-year-old Sarasvati Mahal Library still safeguards Vedas, Ayurveda, and timeless art. A living legacy of knowledge, still alive today.

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How a Centenarian Turned Aging into a Breakthrough

Vivekananda
September 23, 2025

At 100, Mary Coroneos still trains at the gym weekly. Her 5 secrets to longevity show how strength, resilience, curiosity, and joy redefine aging.