Noise At Birth
byHere’s a poem that metaphorically narrates a personal story of silence & noise.
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Hang Your Heads In Shame
byWomen of this country – sisters, mothers, daughters, your fellow citizens – are being paraded naked, raped and humiliated. Hang your heads in shame.
The Logic Behind PIN Codes
byShriram Bhikaji Velankar’s simple & effective policy intervention serves over a billion people & fosters trade & commerce in more ways than one.
Russia-Ukraine War: Is The Attack On Kerch Strait A Blow To Putin’s Image?
byAppearing unable to prevent Ukrainian attacks in and on Crimea exposes a significant personal vulnerability of Putin’s regime.
Milan Kundera’s Work Explored Inhumanity & The Absurdity Of Being Human
byThe focus of Kundera’s novels is their wrestle with questions of knowledge, the complexity of being & a constant uncertainty.
Modi’s Visit To France
byNarendra Modi’s visit to France signals a ‘deepening’ diplomatic relationship between Paris & New Delhi.
Ode To Friendship
byFriendship is the thread that binds humans together, the boat that helps sail through the mundanity of life.
Brihadeeswara Temple: A Dravidian Architectural Marvel
byThe Brihadeeswara temple is an architectural marvel representing the Dravidian temple construction style. It is also a monument reminiscnet of the glorious reign of the Chola kings.
Why It’s Important To Save ‘Dying’ Languages
by‘Once a language dies, the knowledge dies with it.’
Cluster Munition & International Laws
byProviding Ukraine with cluster weapons could serve to destigmatize them & runs counter to international efforts to end their use.
Sengol-Crutch
byHere’s a poem about the Sengol & the superfluous drama surrounding it. ‘God save the king’!
Peacock: A Majestic Bird of Myths
byPeacocks, angelic birds that look magical, are revered across the world, particularly in Hindu and Greek mythology.
Saeeda Bano: India’s First Female Newscaster
bySaeeda Bano’s story is exceptional, especially for a single Muslim woman during one of the most difficult times for India.
The Riots In France Point To A Complex, Deep Rooted Problem
byThe riots point to the French government’s inability to tackle the entrenched, decades-old problems of poor social prospects & police brutality in the suburbs.
The Uniform Civil Code Is A Diversionary Tactic Aimed At Electoral Gains
byModi should spare a fraction of the time devoted to UCC to put out the raging fire in Manipur. How can the Prime Minister ignore Manipur?