Chutney Music: Where Bhojpuri Folk Meets Caribbean Calypso
byChutney music is more than a genre. It is an attempt by the East-Indian communities in the Caribbean to reclaim their history.
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From Burma Rani to Chellam Sir: The Evolution of India’s Spy Films
byThe evolution of India’s spy films shows how geopolitics influence storytelling & popular culture.
How Disease & Xenophobia Gave Birth To Legends Of Vampires
byFear, ignorance & superstition sans medical knowledge pushed strange narratives about Vampires.
Manipur Is Burning: Why Are You Silent, Mr Modi?
byThe tragedy in Manipur shows that politicians who want to capture power will exploit the fault lines & aggravate social polarisation.
Artificial Intelligence Is A Threat To Humanity: Here’s Why
byDespite AI posing an enormous threat to humanity, large multinational corporations who create AI tools remain unregulated.
How Polo Was Discovered In Manipur
byThe game of polo has its roots in Manipur. Here’s the story of how it evolved.
Where Is The Good Governance You Promised, Mr Modi?
byIf the Modi government is serious about keeping up promises of good governance, it’s important to focus more on governance and less on optics.
AI Could Take Over Elections & Undermine Democracy
byAutomation dramatically increases the scale & effectiveness of behavior manipulation and microtargeting techniques used in political campaigns.
Treatment-Resistant Fungi Are A Global Risk: Can Molecular Mechanics Help?
byAntifungal molecular machines are still in the early stages of development and are not yet available for routine clinical use.
Pakistan’s Military: A Corrupt State Within A Failed State
byThe military’s rise to power in Pakistan is linked to cultivating a collective ethos that portrays politics as inherently corrupt, while positioning itself as the sole bastion of honesty, discipline & nationalism.
The Perils Of NaMonomics
byCan the people of India place their trust in a regime that has repeatedly broken their trust?
Kapil Dev: Hurricane Was His Middle Name
byIndia’s trump-card in Test and one-day cricket, Kapil Dev’s highpoint emerged when he led India, an unfancied side, to an incredible victory in the 1983 World Cup.
India’s Inane ‘Statue Politics’
byWhat is the Modi government spending the taxpayers money on: health care, education and human development or statues?
George Bush Is A War Criminal: Why Didn’t The ICC Issue An Arrest Warrant Against Him?
byWhy didn’t the ICC issue an arrest warrant against President Bush, one of the worst war criminals in history?
Evolution Of The Indian Rupee
byThe changes in India’s coin & notes reflect the struggles of the Indian political & economic system.