The Dream Catchers
byOne can dream about chasing dreams. But what happens when they remain distant? Do read this poignant poem.
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byBombay, now a vast metropolis teeming with people, was once upon a time a set of seven islands. The Portuguese who ‘owned’ the islands gave them to King Charles II as dowry.
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Sri Lanka: Questions & Lessons
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A Strange Anatomy Of Love
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Is Soma, The Mythical Potion Mentioned In The Vedas, A Fungi With Superpowers?
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The Clouded Leopard
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Rishi Sunak Or Liz Truss?
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Apartheid, Duality & Barry Richard’s Cricketing Genius
byThe perennial virtuosity of Barry Richards is timeless.
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byChinese people will find new phrases, scream at the top of their lungs, and protest as much as they are allowed to. The government can’t ignore their cries for long.
Blue Pearl
byThis allegorical verse, interprets the world as an oyster in which one can blossom & flourish.
Elephants & Religious Myths
byElephants have played an important role in glorifying humans. But such myths have only harmed elephants.
How Political & Economic Mismanagement Pushed Sri Lanka Into Turmoil
byNeil DeVotta, professor of politics and international affairs, explains what brought about the crisis in Sri Lanka.