The Many Lives Of Land
byIn a multi-dimensional perspective, land moves in and out of commodity status & is far from just a marketable product.
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How India’s Telecom Companies Engage In Predatory Price Wars
byIndia’s telecom giants engage in price wars by borrowing from the banks; banks take the risk, but companies reap profits.
The Untold Story Of Piero’s Pregnant Madonna
byPiero Della Francesca’s famed fresco, Madonna del Parto, tells the story of syncretism & universality.
Turn Of A Dice
byJaya Nair’s poem reflects on the philosophy of life, love & relationships; it’s an antidote to the idea of romance.
Why Dara Shikoh, Aurangzeb’s Brother, Translated The Upanishads Into Persian
byDara Shikoh, an extraordinarily learned and erudite prince, was the first to translate the Upanishads into Persian.
How Nehru & Jinnah Supported Bhagat Singh’s Revolution
byBhagat Singh, though a proponent of violent revolution, made substantial contributions to the Indian freedom movement.
Save The Sparrows
byThe house sparrow, a ubiquitous species found across India, is fading into oblivion. It’s now in the IUCN’s Red List.
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.
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.