Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s First Female President, Inherits A Country Ravaged By Violence
bySheinbaum must now govern a country that has become polarised by López Obrador’s policies and governing style.
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byIndia’s poorest people have saved the country from falling into an abyss. But we must realise that the fight to secure India’s democracy is far from over.
Here’s What Will Happen If Modi Wins A Third Term
byTo make India a Hindu Rashtra (or Hindu State), the Modi government will try to subvert the basic structure of the constitution by peddling lies in the name of religion.
An Open Letter To The Election Commission Of India
by‘Cowardice in individuals is bad enough but cowardice in the case of those that occupy high public offices spells disaster and harm for the society.’
Singing The Hallelujah Chorus
byA poet reflects on her father, Walt Whitman & the memory of singing in a choir.
Kailash Sankhala: ‘The Tiger Man’
byThe tiger, writes Kailash Sankhala, is a creature of hypnotic power & fascination.
The Curious Connection Between Afghanistan & Dehradun Basmati Rice
byThe tale of Doon Basmati is just another example of India’s shared history with Afghanistan.
US Hostility Towards The ICC Is Not Surprising
byThe US supports the International Criminal Court when it suits it, prioritising its own foreign policy goals over wider international criminal justice efforts.
Some Survive
byIn this game of life & death, some survive.
The International Criminal Court Application For Arrest Warrant Against Netanyahu & Hamas Militants
by‘If we do not demonstrate our willingness to apply the law equally, if it is seen as being applied selectively, we will be creating the conditions for its collapse.‘
What’s The Story Behind Ebrahim Raisi’s Death?
byWas Ebrahim Raisi assassinated? If so, by whom – and why?
Modi’s Anti-Muslim Rhetoric Taps Into Conspiracy Theories Of Hindu Replacement
byModi’s latest statement referring to ‘those who have too many children’ is the latest iteration of a long history of Hindu demographic fears – and has proven to be a lasting one.
Trap
byHere’s a quirky poem that piques your romantic interest and quashes it with élan. Do read it.
Jayanth Pati’s Fool Bahadur Narrates The Tale Of A Place Rife With Endless Intrigues
byThe English translation of Fool Bahadur – a novel by Jayanth Pati, written in Magahi – is a delightful read.
Krem Puri: A Time Capsule of Meghalaya
byThe world’s longest sandstone cave, Krem Puri, which means ‘fairy cave’ in Khasi language, is located near the hamlet of Laitsohum in East Khasi Hills.