Donald Trump Is Fuelling Another Civil War In America
byDonald Trump is either “an extraordinarily selfish liar or profoundly deluded.”
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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.
Noise At Birth
byHere’s a poem that metaphorically narrates a personal story of silence & noise.
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.