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.
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Modi’s Visit To France
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Ode To Friendship
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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?
A Little Secret
byA poet shares a little secret on why the size of India’s deities keeps growing bigger & bigger.
How Grameen Bank Empowered Millions Of Women Entrepreneurs
byGrameen Bank’s financial and socio-economical success is a testimony to the power of micro-finance to effect social change.
A ‘Double Whammy’ Of Global Warming & El Niño Will Wreak Havoc
byThe planet is being hit with ‘a double whammy of global heating; on top of the rise in global temperature caused by greenhouse gas emissions is an emerging El Niño.
Zatalli: The Urdu Satirist Who Was Strangled To Death With A Shoelace
byZatalli, the Urdu satirist was executred for lampooning Emperor Farukkh Siyaar. His story reminds us that freedom of expression comes with a heft price tag.