The Poisoned People Of Kerala
byUnless we put a check on the uncontrolled use of pesticides and weedicides, we are paving the way for disaster.
Latest Posts
How Patriarchy Influences Women’s Representation
byIn politics, women are overshadowed by patriarchal structures. Does this augur well for women’s empowerment?
Detachment
byPravin Vemuru asks if we can be detached from society – through his deep, philosophical and non-sentimental poem.
Why Growing Attacks On NGOs Globally Is A Matter Of Concern
byGovernments across the world are demonising & vilifying activists who dare to stand up for the rights of others.
Ahmad Ibn Majid: The Navigator Who Guided Vasco da Gama
byIbn Majid, an Omani Arab sailor, helped Vasco da Gama find his sea route – from the African coast to the Malabar Coast.
Fondi: Biography Of A Forgotten Town
byProfessor Simon Altmann tells the story of an Italian town he has fallen in love with. It is, in fact, a love letter.
India & Saudi: Grey Areas Of Diplomacy
byIndia cannot look at bilateral relationships as a zero-sum game nor can it wean away the Saudis from Pakistan.
City Mirages
byCaustic. Abstract. Fantastical. Morose. Jyotirmoy Sil’s verse reflects on the state of an absurd urban illusion.
The Miracles Of Pollywood
byElections in India, called festivals of democracy, are engineered by the media & manipulated by the political actors.
Chinese Apps: A National Security Threat?
byChinese apps are turning out to be new tools of invasion; intelligence agencies say they pose a significant security risk.
When Mothers Exhort Their Children To Kill & Die
byThere’s a worrying trend. A growing number of women are championing extremism, exhorting their children to kill & die.
The Indelible Stain Of Manual Scavenging
byA Swach Bharat depends as much on a healthy and dignified workforce as it does on clean and sanitary toilets.
Radha: After A Miniature Painting
byArtfully adorned with layers of colourful brush strokes, Vayu Naidu’s verse, is dexterous, cinematic & spellbinding.
Lessons From India’s First Elections
byWhen India became an independent nation, parliamentary democracy with the universal adult franchise was a given.
Censoring Cinema In India: A Brief History
byThe history of film censorship in India — both official and unofficial— denotes a sense of casual arbitrariness.