Bitcoin, Blockchain & The Architecture Of Trust
The rise of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency exposed a deeper question beneath modern finance: how do millions of strangers agree on reality?
Hantavirus & The Persistent Threat Of Zoonotic Disease
The Hantavirus outbreak at sea highlights global risks from overlooked zoonotic diseases and transmission.
The Use Of AI Causes “Brain Rot”: Beware
There is ample evidence to show that the increased use of Artificial Intelligence causes ‘cognitive atrophy’—in simpler terms, “Brain Rot.”
Hungary’s Tightening Race Signals A Crack In Orban’s System
Hungary’s 2026 election will be remembered for how it has altered the mechanics of political competition.
What The Cassowary Reveals About Risk, History & Biodiversity
The cassowary is not a relic of savagery. It is evidence that complexity—biological, cultural and moral—has always been with us.
Iran’s War on Its Own People
In Iran, mass detentions and reports of torture are not aberrations but systematic features of a broader system of repression.
Tintin in Kolkata: The Real-Life Inspirations For Hergé’s Quirky Sidekick
Uncovering the historical roots of Tintin’s world, this article explores how Hergé’s evolving views shaped his iconic characters.
Make-up, Mica & Blood Money
The mica that adorns our faces and cars is not just a reflection of luxury. It is a reflection of the world’s complicity in an industry that profits from pain.
Male Mothers & Marine Myths: The Strange Science of Seahorses
The seahorse’s strange, almost mystical appearance reminds us how little we truly know about the vast, unexplored depths of the sea.
Operation Sindoor: India-Pakistan Tensions Soar After Precision Airstrikes
Operation Sindoor represents not only a tactical manoeuvre but a symbolic assertion of India’s resolve to act decisively against cross-border terrorism.
India Must Exercise Restraint In The Aftermath Of The Pahalgam Terrorist Attack
India must push for tighter financial monitoring & sanctions that target not only Pakistan’s military but also the networks that facilitate the flow of resources to terror groups.
Centralised Control Or Community Empowerment? The Waqf Bill’s Impact On India’s Muslims
The Waqf Bill has, in many ways, opened up a conversation about the larger question of how India navigates its pluralistic society.
Pav Bhaji, Portuguese & The American Civil War
What do you know about Pav Bhaji, the fiery, delicious dish that’s made on Mumbai’s streets & in every Indian household?
Why The Story Of Racial Apathy Portrayed In Mississippi Masala Remains Relevant Even Today
Indian immigrant communities have tightly held on to their anti-black beliefs. Will this colonial hangover ever fade out?
A Partisan Budget
The budget outlay presented by India’s Finance minister is partisan, discriminatory & favours a few political allies.