On Fake News & Trolls
Fake news has no place in a civilised society. But we are witnessing unprecedented level of fake news, particularly on social media.
Cryptocurrency Is A ‘Get-Rich-Quick’ Ponzi Scam: Don’t Fall For It
It is highly doubtful that crypto will keep up in the future or replace real currency given all the scepticism and the environmental worries.
U.S. Military Emissions Are Causing Heatwaves In The Indian Sub Continent
The U. S military releases more carbon than a total of 140 countries, causing intense heatwaves in the Indian subcontinent.
Muslims Have Contributed Enormously To India. Why Are They Under Attack?
What is happening right now in India is a matter of great concern. Deliberate manufacturing of hate is bad politics. It’s bad for the economy. It threatens the internal security & stability of the country.
Worrying Signs Of The Indian Economy
Hyper inflation & unemployment are worrying signs. Is the Indian economy robust enough to survive this?
Can The Return Of The Ruble Challenge The Dollar?
Russia, by buying gold and pegging the Ruble to the yellow metal, is trying to challenge the dollar. Will it work?
The Crisis In Sri Lanka Must Serve As A Warning To It’s Neighbours
The economic crisis in Sri Lanka, which has its roots in the social engineering which was unleashed almost two decades ago.
The Bhagavad Gita As Part Of School Syllabus
By introducing the Bhagavadgita into school curriculum, the Gujarat government is violating the Constitution.
Jahangir, The Opium Addict & Nur Jahan, The Empress
History records Emperor Jahangir as one of the great Mughal Emperors while Nur Jahan is relegated to the shadows.
Varthamanappusthakam: More Than The First Travelogue
The Varthamanapustakam narrates the journey of two priests from Malabar to Rome. Often, it is misrepresented as a travelogue. But its much more than that.
Tracking “Hindu Hriday Samrat” As A Political Slogan
The slogan “Hindu Hriday Samrat” is a classic case study in political branding that facilitated social division like none other.
Avagunthana, Ghoonghat, Hijab: One Practice, Many Names
Ghoonghat, Hijab, Purdah, Burkha–one costume, many names. One practice, many traditions, many interpretations; contentious, especially in the context of gender equality, liberty & freedom.
Lajpat Rai’s Views On Women & Caste
Lajpat Rai’s thoughts on women, though they seemed progressive at the outset, were indeed questionable.
Neil Nongkynrih: India’s Piano Legend
Neil Nongkynrih, the man behind the choir, did not formally learn music when he was young.
The Voyage Of Komagata Maru
The Komagata Maru Incident laid bare the tentacles of colonial hypocrisy for the world to see.