Reflections On Celebrating Independence
byWe have miles to go before we sleep. We must hold our politicians to account. We must raise our voices & demand that they do their jobs.
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The Massacre In Manipur
byIndia’s democratic veneer has helped it evade international scrutiny for the ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur.
Maze
byReflective, enigmatic & cryptic, Poddar’s poem takes the reader on a journey of the self. Do read.
Jagadguru Kavya: A Jain Monk’s Sanskrit Poem About Akbar & The Mughals
byJagadguru kavya presented the Mughal Empire as Padmasagara believed Akbar would want his subjects to experience it.
Did Japan Surrender Because Of The Bomb?
byHistory teaches us two things. First, the law of unintended consequences applies in history. Second, human beings seldom learn from history.
Why Do We Laugh?
byLaughter is a ‘play signal’ that accompanies playful interactions & signals harmless intentions.
The Less Known Truth About Nehru & The Korean War
byThe West dominates in historiography, and the younger scholars in the non-West need to take note and act consequentially.
Saints & Sinners In Equal Measure
byHow do we understand the injustice that warps our world? How do we separate the sinners from saints?
Donald Trump Is Fuelling Another Civil War In America
byDonald Trump is either “an extraordinarily selfish liar or profoundly deluded.”
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.