To The Dreamland & Back
byHere’s the story of thirteen souls who migrate to their dream land and come back to their homeland. It’s a soul stirring verse. Do read it.
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byThe court’s role, as a United Nations organ, is purely to apply the Genocide Convention and international law.
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by‘Even as I absorb the full meaning of this verdict for my life and my children’s lives, the dua that emerges from my heart today is simple – the rule of law above all else and equality before for all.’
The Vedic Text Akin To The Turing Machine
byPanini’s metalanguage uses Sanskrit phonemes as auxiliary markers to control grammatical derivations.
How Advertisers Manufactured Lies To Sell Cigarettes
byCigarettes—health hazards and severe sources of addiction—were presented as symbols of community empowerment.
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byThe Satyagraha Ashram was monumental in the development of the theory of self-reliance, which became central to the idea of Swaraj.
The Piano
byWhy do we hold on to things we know we will never use?
Mahendravarman I: Pallava King, Artist & Patron of Arts
byMamallapuram attests to the dedication of the Pallava dynasty to art and culture, especially that of King Mahendravarman I.
Begum Rokeya: A Pioneer Of Equal Rights In Colonial India
byBegum Rokeya—author, feminist & reformer—was a pioneer of women’s empowerment. Here’s her story.
The Global Manifestations Of Caste
byCaste has traveled with the South Asian Hindu population. Its global manifestations are ugly offshoots of an even more hideous system bound to impact the rest of the world.
2023: ‘Annus Horribilis’
byAs one contemplates what human beings have done during 2023, it is rather difficult not to invoke the phrase ‘annus horribilis.‘
A State Bleeds*
bySay a prayer for the brothers & sisters of Manipur; bloodshed is rampant; the state bleeds.
2023 Was The Year Of Generative AI. What Can We Expect In 2024?
byUnderstanding the strengths & limitations of the technology is essential for using it in responsible, respectful & productive ways.
Sanju Samson’s Class Act In South Africa
byThe Indian cricket management cannot ignore Sanju Samson’s talent and skill as they had been doing for so long.
Punch: The Forefather Of Cocktails
byThe etymology of Punch comes from the Sanskrit word panchan or pancha, which means five.