Artificial Injection/Transmission
byHere’s a poem that tickles your grey cells, pulls your heart strings & makes you ruminate about the layers of illusion.
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byReforms need to be done within the police force, and the consequence of gender-based violence by the men in khaki should be addressed.
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byIn 2017, a technology firm in India introduced a robotic arm to perform “aarti,” a ritual in which a devotee offers an oil lamp to the deity. What does this mean for the future of religion?
Sachin Tendulkar: The Don Of His Age
bySachin Tendulkar’s astounding cricketing prose was adorned by the dainty rhythms and cadences of poetry. This made him a genius — a legend like no other.
The Indian Rupee Lost More Than 75 Per cent Of Its Value In 75 Years: Here’s Why
by‘The economy,’ as Professor Marian Mazzucato says, ‘is the out come of what we do.’ The worrisome slide in the value of the Indian rupee, reflects the state of the Indian economy.
Artificial Intelligence Will Spam Your Inbox
byAs AI gets better at understanding spam messages, filters could get better at identifying and blocking unwanted spam.
The Last Poem
byA writer dedicates a poignant poem for her poet father who passed away from Alzheimer’s.
An Indian Diplomat Narrates A Behind-The-Scenes Account Of India-Pakistan Diplomacy
byA correct understanding of the past is necessary for those who want to work for peace and goodwill in the subcontinent.
Fish & Folklore
byFish folklore, while conjuring up an imaginary past, narrate stories relevant to the present and throw light on the human condition.
Michael Madhusudan Dutt: A Poet Who Lived Life on His Terms
byInspired by Wordsworth & Milton, Madhusudhan Dutt created powerful verses that remain the greatest offering to Bengali literature.
The Curious Connection Between Cow Urine & The Colour Yellow
byThe colour yellow we use today is purely synthetic. But two centuries ago, humans exploited cows to produce the colour.
Military Violence In Myanmar Is Worsening
byMyanmar has witnessed killings by the military almost daily since generals seized control of the country in 2021.
A Father’s Failing Memory
byMemory of parents, especially as they age, remains embedded deep in our grey cells. Here’s a poem that reflects your concern.
Ahmed Kathrada’s Fight Against Racial Injustice
byAhmed Kathrada, ‘Uncle Kathy’ as he was called, gave up most of his adult life to liberate black people from the yoke of white minority rule.
Evan Gershkovich: A Wall Street Journalist Wrongly Accused Of Espionage
byTruth, as they say, is the first casualty of war, and journalists who tell it are often the victims.