If Donald Trump Becomes President, The United States Will Be A Diminished Democracy
That millions of Americans support Trump’s candidacy for a second term reflects the sorry state of the ‘world’s oldest democracy.’
Digital ‘Vedic Astrology’: The $40 Billion Scam
In India’s convoluted ‘marriage market,’ ‘astro apps’—which dole out astrological forecasts sans scientific rationale or evidence—play havoc in the lives of unmarried people.
Chandrayaan 3: India’s Moment Of Pride
Chandrayaan 3 is India’s moment of pride. It is a ‘historic moment.’
The Less Known History Of The Cancer-Causing Chemical Sweetener, Aspartame
The history of Aspartame highlights how few powerful men with questionable integrity manipulate decisions on public health.
The Magic Of Masala Chai
Masala Chai, with all its goodness, works wonders not only on your palette but also on your psyche. It’s healthy, tasty & refreshing.
What Idi Amin’s Expulsion Of Ugandan Asians Informs Us About Racism
History offers many lessons. The most important lesson is that racism isn’t a black or white phenomenon.
By Buying Russian Oil, India & China Are “Encouraging & Paying For” Russian Imperialism
“If we allow Russia to behave this way with a huge nation like Ukraine, what would be next? It will be NATO nations. It will be definitely World War III.“
The Light of Asia: A Poem That Inspired Movements For Social Equality
Deeply philosophical, The Light of Asia invites the reader to engage with the Buddha’s life. Delving into philosophy, it pushes the reader to think about the human condition.
Sanction Pakistan, The Hub Of Global Terrorism
Taking cognisance of Pakistan’s rogue behaviour, the international community must impose economic & military sanctions that cripple terror financing structures on which Pakistan survives.
Negligent Manslaughter
The responsibility for India’s 200,000 COVID deaths rests with the Modi government which prioritizes subduing legitimate criticism over saving lives.
Edward Dyer, His Beer & Whiskey
The name ‘Dyer’ goes beyond the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, for India’s alcohol industry still echoes his legacy.
How Three Linguists Discovered Koro, India’s “Hidden Language”
In 2008, three linguists took an expedition to Arunachal Pradesh where they discovered Koro, a hidden language.
Postcards: “Weapons of Racial Stereotyping?”
Postcards served as objects of artistic interest as well as prima facie social documents.
Modi’s Adulation of Trump Won India Nothing
Modi relentlessly endorsed Trump. But now, he faces a U.S. administration headed by the people his supporters trolled.
Nagorno-Karabakh: A Humanitarian Crisis
The war in Nagorno-Karabakh is a bellwether for a catastrophic humanitarian crisis. It has no military solution.