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.
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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.
Has The Wagner Group Mutiny Seriously Weakened Putin?
byThe Wagner group mutiny exposes Russia’s fragile regime; it is a missed opportunity for Ukraine.
Mr Modi: Embracing The US Can Prove To Be Asphyxiating
byA deeper defence dependence with the U.S. will constrain India’s options. Such a move will be foolhardy.
Outside The Prabhadevi Mandir
bySaranya Subramanian – quirky & caustic – draws parallels between India’s gods and demi gods.
Why Is WHO Removing Antimicrobial Resistance From The ‘Pandemic Treaty’?
byHumanity is extremely vulnerable to Antimicrobial resistance. Yet, the World Health Organisation is trying to remove it from the ‘pandemic treaty.’
The ‘Global South’ Is Forging A ‘New Non-Alignment’ Foreign Policy
byTo many nations in the Global South, calls to uphold the ‘rules-based order’ appear to serve only the foreign policy interests of the great powers, rather than the global public good.
Orison For My Sons
byHere’s a beautiful poem about parenting that pulls your heartstrings.
EO, A Film About A Donkey’s Life, Is A Must Watch – Don’t Miss It
byEO has a long list of accolades, including winning the Jury Prize at Cannes Film Festival. It shines a light on our deep connection to animals & nature.
The Microchip Industry Would Implode If China Invades Taiwan
byTaiwan manufactures more than 60 per cent of the world’s semiconductors — and crucially, 90 per cent of the most advanced ones. If China invades Taiwan, it would threaten the global economy with implosion.