Pakistan Plunges Into Political Chaos
byWhat is happening in Pakistan should serve as a warning about how countries under military dictatorships murder democracy by a thousand cuts.
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Poem & Its Hunger
byHere’s a poem that speaks to your soul.
Russia’s Next Election Is Likely To Put Putin In Power For Longer Than Anyone Since Peter The Great
byPutin has been in power since 2000. If he wins again, and he serves his full six-year term, he will have been in power for 30 years, longer than any Russian or Soviet leader since Tsar Peter the Great.
We Must Save The Bengal Florican From Going Extinct: Here’s Why
byThe Bengal florican (Houbaropsis bengalensis), commonly known as the Bengal bustard, is critically endangered; less than 1,000 individuals are alive.
Funding For Refugees Has Long Been Politicised—Punitive Action Against UNRWA & Palestinians Fits That Pattern
byThe cuts in funding for the UNRWA fit a wider pattern of the politicisation of aid to refugees, particularly Palestinian refugees.
Are We Sleepwalking Into World War III?
byConcerned global citizens must stand up for the United Nations. Planet Earth is small & threatened. Peace must be restored.
Sounds Of The Sea
byMemories of a place speak to us until the end of time.
When Charlie Chaplin Met Gandhi
byHere’s what happened when Charlie Chaplin met Gandhi.
A Library In The Forest
byWith a meagre collection of 160 books, Akshara was started in 2012. Today, Akshara houses over a thousand books, but its story is etched with struggle.
Ferdinand Kittel: The German Who Found Love & Belonging In Karnataka
byFerdinand Kittel, a scholar & author, though forgotten in Germany, is celebrated in Southern India for his contribution to the language and culture of Karnataka.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict: Is The Two-State Solution Now Dead?
byWith criticism of Israel mounting on the global stage, the Biden administration has inserted the United States’ long-standing support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
It’s Time To Reconsider The First Past The Post Voting System
byIn a multi-party democracy, where the number of contesting candidates is usually high, it is almost inevitable that a party without the support of the majority of the voters will end up as rulers under the FPTP system.
The Cow Shelterers
byNature shows that true parents know no difference between the offspring of a beast and man. Read this beautiful, heart-warming poem.
Why Is The Constitution Ignored On The Republic Day?
byIndians should not be satisfied with symbolism. Instead they must pay attention to the substantive issues confronting the nation.
Are We What We Eat?
byThe politics of food divides Indian society and acts as an indicator of social hierarchy. It’s time to be more inclusive of food habits.