The Global Rise of Fascism In The 21st-Century
byIs democracy paving the way for tyranny? Plato postulated that it would, centuries ago. Here’s why Fascism is on the rise.
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Chocolate: The Elixir Of Life
byChocolate, the “food of the gods,” has a long, interesting history. Today, it is a multi-billion dollar industry.
Can Friendship Save The World?
byA grim view of humanity & pessimism will not help us. We need a positive belief in the inherent goodness of people.
The Eternal Panchatantra
byThe Panchatantra, a collection of ancient Indian fables on statecraft, continues to live through time & space.
Propaganda & Surveillance: The Dystopia Of Fiction In The 21st-Century Reality
byPropaganda covers our experience like a blanket & has become indistinguishable from reality itself.
Freud Unplugged
byFreud, the intrepid intellectual adventurer he was, succeeded in solving the enigma of human nature.
Why The Modi Government Is Pushing The Idea Of Atmanirbhar Bharat
by“Atmanirbhar Bharat” is merely a mantra, a catch phrase, that pushes forward a neo-liberal agenda.
Visual Propaganda & The Systemic Stifling Of Kashmir
byKashmir bleeds, the rest of India tweets. The media turnstiles keep on spinning. The cycle repeats.
Consanguinity & The Curse Of Socially Accepted Incest
byThe archaic practice of marrying within the family, a curse on society, needs to be relegated to the dustbin of history.
Darwin Revisited
byDaniel Dennett, the American rationalist, examines human tendency to resist change & scans the fragility of civilisation.
The Many Myths Of Rice
byConsumed by all – regardless of race, religion, culture, class & gender – rice is a unifying force, a universal language.
Understanding The Face-Off Between China & India
byTo work out a solution that safeguards India’s interests, we must take a holistic view of China’s intentions & capabilities.
It’s All In The Mind
byYour mind is to your body what your body is to your mind. It holds the key to your health.
Navigating The “New Normal” Through Philosophy
byHow do we cope with the “new normal” forced upon us by COVID-19? Would philosophy help?
The Road
byIf there’s a verse that’s poignant & powerful – this is it. It punches you in the gut, compels you to reflect on humanity.