Southall Protests & Anti-Immigrant Riots In Britain
Events from history are a reminder that racism exists in many forms, often dressed with the biases and policies that make minorities their victims.
Bangladesh In Turmoil
Political instability in Bangladesh will be advantageous for two foreign powers — the United States and China — who will each seek to use the situation to their advantage.
How A Lawyer Used Race & Caste To Get American Citizenship
High-caste Hindus, for centuries, used racial and caste politics to claim an advantageous role for themselves falsely.
‘Hell Will Break Loose’: Inside India’s COVID Crisis
When a country is facing a crisis, good governance is the only vaccine that can save it from descending into a disastrous tragedy.
Why Delhi Diary, Gandhi’s Book Of Prayer Speeches, Is Relevant Today
A reading of the Delhi Diary makes one question if India can ever free itself from the shackles of religion, caste & creed.
“Donald Trump Is An Avatar Of Vishnu”: Meet The Indian American Trump Supporters
Indian Americans still strongly identify with the Democratic Party, says a survey. Really? Do they?
The Global Rise of Fascism In The 21st-Century
Is democracy paving the way for tyranny? Plato postulated that it would, centuries ago. Here’s why Fascism is on the rise.
Nehru’s Naïve Admiration For China: A Lesson For Posterity
Nehru’s naïve optimism & admiration for China combined with his lack of pragmatism remain a lesson for posterity.
Why This Year’s Budget Is Irrelevant
The Finance Minister committed to spending four times the size of the budget she presented. Is this year’s budget relevant?
With Modi & Shah In Power, Is India Heading For A Civil War?
Modi & Shah’s dictatorial instincts are subverting democratic principles in the Constitution. But people are fighting back.
Why India Needs A Gandhi Now
As the world’s largest democracy descends into authoritarianism, the country desperately needs a leader like Gandhi.
What Chimps & Gorillas Tell Us About Human Language
The gestures we have in common with chimpanzees are a remnant of the sign-language we share with our ancestors–the apes.
Fast Fashion: The Enemy Of The Environment
Fast fashion is environmentally unsustainable. There is an urgent need for reconsidering our clothing choices.
Iraq Before The Interventionist Wars
Florence E Cheeseman’s paintings clear the fog of war & help us understand the impact of interventionist wars in Iraq.
Kashmir & The “India-Pakistan Question”
As a British general predicted, Kashmir remains a ‘Spanish ulcer’ that drains manpower and resources.