Why Do Dogs Bark?
byA barking dog has something to say. We need patience & willingness to understand.
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Is Social Media Fuelling Political Polarisation?
byDigital platforms & their algorithms are often accused of amplifying political polarisation and hostility online. Do they?
Joe Biden Must Step Aside
byDemocrats must display courage and strength in the face of their current dilemma.
The Attempt To Assassinate Trump Points To America’s Toxic Gun Culture
byDonald Trump must ask himself one question: if Thomas Matthew Crooks did not have access to the AR-15-style rifle, would he have shot him?
Partisan Historiography Is Perilous—Diplomacy Must Not Succumb To Political Optics
byA nation’s history is a continuum, a legacy that should not be chucked in the bin for political optics. Those who do not want to take the trouble to understand the past cannot figure out the present.
Chennai
byHere’s a love letter to Chennai. If you love the city, do read and share this poem.
How Florence Nightingale Championed Sanitary Reforms In India
byNightingale’s efforts to improve sanitation & healthcare significantly impacted the quality of care throughout the nineteenth & twentieth centuries.
How Stella Mudge, An English Cabarer Dancer, Became The Maharani Of Kapurthala
byThe fascinating love story between Stella Mudge, an English cabaret dancer and Paramjit Singh, the Prince of Kapurthala, had many twists and turns.
Does ‘Eye Yoga’ Reduce The Need For Glasses?
byDifferent types of eye yoga have been practised for thousands of years. One example is tratak kriya, which originated in India. Does it work?
Reformist Masoud Pezeshkian Wins Iran Presidential Election: Can He Bridge The Gap With The West?
byWhat will be Masoud Pezeshkian’s priorities? Can he successfully deliver on his promises?
The French Reject The Far Right
byThe far-right lost the elections in France. How did that happen?
The Simmering Sea
byRead this profound, fascinating poem that delves deep into the glowing embers of the soul.
As Britain Goes To Polls, Starmer Seems Headed For A Spectacular ‘Supermajority’
byA vote against the Conservatives will turn into a vote for the Labour Party—it is likely to give them the biggest majority of any party since 1832.
The Far-Right Has Surged In France. But Will It Form A Government?
byThe coming days are going to be extraordinary for French politics as alliances will be made & perhaps some broken. The French people, meanwhile, will hold their breath and ponder what all of this means for the future of their country.
The Lone Walk
byCan we ever ready ourselves to face life changing moments?