The Polluters
byBleeding from an orifice, you pollute the world; We snatch your right to enter the shrine. Kamini Vadana’s lamentation.
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A Wretched City Of Dreams
byThe city of dreams glitters like gold; but it sucks in the filth & brews evil. Eka Love Ya’s caustic poem.
Decadence & Downfall: The Shah Of Iran’s Ultimate Party
byHassan Amini’s film, woven with intricate details about the Shah of Iran’s party, is absorbing and compelling.
India’s Longstanding Commitment To The Palestinian Cause
byWith the de-hyphenation of relations between Israel & Palestine, can India take the role of an honest mediator of peace?
Will India’s Anti Trafficking Bill Make Things Better Or Worse?
byThe anti-trafficking bill, passed in the lower house, is invested in the model of rehabilitation through incarceration.
How India’s Public Libraries Evolved
byIndia’s public libraries were built by well-meaning men. These individuals have since been forgotten.
Socrates’ Skype Call On The Rafale Deal
bySocrates’ decides to have a Skype call to learn more about the Rafale deal. These are the minutes of the meeting.
Cat & Rain
byAn allegorical verse, pregnant with melancholic meaning, depicting a decrepit cosmos about to crumble & rejuvenate.
The Racism Behind The Idea Of Mleccha
byOver the course of history, the word Mleccha has continued to retain an element of racism & condescension.
How Safe Is Your Genetic Data?
bySharing your genetic data could be a dangerous mistake; genetic privacy can be acquired & misused for generations.
Are You Breathing Poison?
byWe live in hazardous times. Air pollution is choking us, one breath at a time. The only option is to tackle it head-on.
The Trade Corridor That Connects Russia, Iran, India & Azerbaijan
byThe North-South strategic corridor will increase the volume of trade & recapture the magic of the bygone centuries
With Criminals In Politics, Can we Celebrate Democracy?
byThere’s a steep rise in the number & percentage of MLAs with serious criminal cases such as murder, rape & kidnap.
Tryst
bySreedhar Vinnakota’s poem takes us on a rollercoaster ride through the land of million mutinies and touches a raw nerve.
Universal Health Care: A Basic Human Right
byWhen people are not able to access the healthcare they need, for reasons of cost, their human rights are denied.