A Coup In Niger
byThe coup is a terrible blow to Niger’s efforts at building stable democratic institutions & fostering peace and stability.
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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.
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.