Feku, Fakery And The Fake News Band Wagon
byFake news has been around since the time of mythologies. The power of rumours has led to revolutions, riots and retweets.
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Why India Should Help Fight Boko Haram
byBoko Haram, the dreaded Islamic terror outfit in West Africa is destabilizing the region. How can India help fight this menace?
The Scourge Of Child Slavery In India
byWith over 60 million child slaves, India’s growth story is void and meaningless till the problem is tackled head-on.
A History of Thought
byThe math of the social sciences can read like a list of names, but each bears a heavy footnote – and a deeper connotation.
Learning from History: Why India defends Bhutan
byBhutan is the location of a tense face-off between nuclear-armed neighbours. Why does India defend Bhutan against China?
Medical Research & Animal Genocide In Colonial India
byAnimals were tortured for medical research; their teeth, nails, eye muscles and anus snipped under chloroform.
Bnei Menashe: The Jews Of North-East India
byFor the Bnei Menashe, Jews of North-east India, reclaiming their Jewish heritage has been a story of challenges and triumphs.
P C Mahalanobis: The Architect Of The Indian Statistical Institute
byP.C. Mahalanobis elevated modern Indian statistics. His legacy includes the National Sample Survey and the Five Year Plan.
Is India A Lawless Land Of Lynch Mobs?
byIn a country with the world’s largest written Constitution, the rule of law remains a mere principle.
Will The Ganga Be Cleaned This century?
byDespite tall claims and false promises, successive Governments have failed at cleaning India’s national river – the Ganges.
Will GST Simplify Tax Rules Or Prove To Be A Nightmare?
byThe Goods and Services Tax will benefit consumers and burden small businesses. Along the way, a single market may emerge.
Cabin In The Woods
byA holiday in a log cabin is momentarily interrupted by the thought of looming Reality.
Captain Lakshmi: The First Indian Woman to Run For President
byThe first woman to run for president in India was a Communist, doctor and revolutionary.
Saving Nepal’s Ancient Water Spouts
byDhunge Dhara, the ancient system of water distribution in Kathmandu valley, is now a pipe dream. Can they be restored?
Why India Is the World’s Largest Spammer
byThe Prime Minister’s Office spams users with his messages. Does this explain why India is the world’s largest spamming nation?