Did Japan Surrender Because Of The Bomb?
byHistory teaches us two things. First, the law of unintended consequences applies in history. Second, human beings seldom learn from history.
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Why Do We Laugh?
byLaughter is a ‘play signal’ that accompanies playful interactions & signals harmless intentions.
The Less Known Truth About Nehru & The Korean War
byThe West dominates in historiography, and the younger scholars in the non-West need to take note and act consequentially.
Saints & Sinners In Equal Measure
byHow do we understand the injustice that warps our world? How do we separate the sinners from saints?
Donald Trump Is Fuelling Another Civil War In America
byDonald Trump is either “an extraordinarily selfish liar or profoundly deluded.”
Meandering In Happiness Country: A Day In Bhutan
byA gentleman shares his experience of meandering along the hills of happiness country.
How Allison Busch Changed My Understanding Of Braj Bhasha
byAllison Busch’s excellent work prompted research into other aspects of Mughal history.
Could Artificial Intelligence Kill Large Numbers Of Humans?
byIn theory, AI could kill a large number of humans. But this depends on humans deciding to give it executive control.
A Coup In Niger
byThe coup is a terrible blow to Niger’s efforts at building stable democratic institutions & fostering peace and stability.
The Rapist’s Mother
byHere’s a poignant, provocative poem that poses a difficult moral question.
Akbar & His Coins
byWhile messianism was common across the Islamic world, Akbar’s coins show how he adapted the idea to an Indian context.
Sambar is Not ‘South Indian’; It Was Invented By The Marathas
byThe history of Sambar throws light on the evolution of food & the idea of identity.
Artificial Intelligence: ‘The Banality Of Evil’?
byWith the onslaught of Generative AI on human creativity, future societies may be forced to relish a sociocultural glory that is not truly human.
Can The Uniform Civil Code Bring About Social Change?
byIf minorities have misgivings about the uniform civil code, the problem lies with the government’s approach.
Human Dignity, Dehumanisation & Oppression
byAs a legally recognised human characteristic, dignity must remain inviolable. It must be constantly recreated & protected from any bias.