Elon Musk’s Plans For Twitter Could Make Its Misinformation Problems Worse
byGiven challenges–such as doxxing and other malicious personal harms online–it’s important for user authentication methods to preserve privacy.
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Hindu Rashtra, Weapons Of Mass Distraction & The Indian Economy
byIndia can progress only if those holding the reins of power shift their focus away from religious polarisation and focus on economic development.
Beyond Cosmic Sutra
byThe origins of the universe, the theory of everything, and more.
Muslims Have Contributed Enormously To India. Why Are They Under Attack?
byWhat 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.
Putin Meets The Textbook Definition Of A Fascist
byPutin’s fascist Russia faces a serious risk of breakdown in the not-too-distant future.
Earth’s Cosmic Ballet
byThere’s more to the timeless principle of chaos and harmony—as also their ubiquity—in the solar system.
The Source
byA poet writes about a neurological scramble that occurs when following a news development obsessively.
Putin’s Gamble, Biden’s Folly & The Spectre Of Chemical & Biological War
byThose who wanted war have prevailed, even as millions of human beings are denied their elementary right to live in peace.
The Light of Asia: A Poem That Inspired Movements For Social Equality
byDeeply philosophical, The Light of Asia invites the reader to engage with the Buddha’s life. Delving into philosophy, it pushes the reader to think about the human condition.
Avagunthana, Ghoonghat, Hijab: One Practice, Many Names
byGhoonghat, Hijab, Purdah, Burkha–one costume, many names. One practice, many traditions, many interpretations; contentious, especially in the context of gender equality, liberty & freedom.
RN Kao, The Gentleman Spymaster
byKao’s story is one of sheer brilliance. A fiercely private man who shunned publicity, Kao managed to remain mysterious in plain sight.
Corporate Greenwashing: A Troubling Reality
byCompanies are merely using buzz words–such as “environmental sustainability,” “diversity” and “inclusivity”–merely to gain market momentum & to grab customer goodwill.
Pokémon Cards & Old Coins Are One Of The Fastest-Growing Assets: Here’s Why
byCheck this: one rare Pokémon trading card could fetch you a whopping $3.6 million.
Five Of The Most Exciting Telescope Pictures Of The Universe
byThe pictures in astrophysics are usually generated by a process of scientific inference & imagination, sometimes visualised in artist’s impressions of the data.
Science As Literature: A Roseate Apotheosis
byScience books aren’t dull. They are endowed with a fascinating literary compass, or radar—in other words, a captivating gleam.