Thus Spake The Voter
byAs the elections dawn on India, its rumbunctious democracy works its charm.
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The Bitter History Of Sugar
byThe history of sugar opens a bitter past, one where millions of lives have been enslaved under colonial capitalism.
The Old Sage Of Madras Who Campaigned For Nuclear Disarmament
byRajaji’s campaign against a nuclear arms race appealed to humanity’s conscience and influenced public opinion.
Broken
byThe darkness of life, emotional emptiness & the aura of hope, are conveyed through Pratip Sen Gupta’s poignant poem.
Babur, The Baburnama & The Masjid That Bore His Name
byWere the marauding mobs of December 6, 1992, or for that matter, the rampaging gangs of today, fed & led on fake views?
Are Climate Change Talks Worth It?
byThe loss and damage from climate change is clear – and the UNFCCC needs to respond urgently to this new phenomenon.
A Feminist, Marxist Reinterpretation Of The Ramayana
byRanganayakamma’s book, ‘Ramayana: The Poisonous Tree,’ interprets Ramarajya as a casteist, feudal & patriarchal society.
The Spectre Of Farmer Suicides In India
byThe consequences of continued governmental indifference to the plight of the farmers can be disastrous.
Frooti For Blood
byHave you ever donated blood? In this quirky poem, Nicholas Hoffland takes you through the emotions of giving blood.
From Akbar The Great To Abhishek Bachchan: Battling Dyslexia
byFor centuries, dyslexia has been ignored in India; it’s time to nurture talent by using innovative teaching methods.
Climate Change: Humanity’s Toughest Cooperation Problem
byFixing the climate may be the toughest cooperation problem ever faced by humanity. How can we solve this?
Reflections On Donald Trump’s Sanctions On Iran
byIf Trump thinks sanctions on Iran will fell the regime & create a new obedient order, he’s living in a fool’s paradise.
How Mavalankar & Nehru Differed With Dignity
byMavalankar & Nehru had the conviction to stand steadfast with their ideals, differ with dignity, & uphold conventions.
What Makes A Slumdog Millionaire?
byThere’s no shortage of rags-to-riches stories in the world. But there’s a problem with the narratives built around them.
Memories From The Jukebox
byIf we recollect our memories from the jukebox, do we realise that we have built walls, stong walls around us?