The Black Cat Cafe
byCats have a place in our hearts & also in our literature. Here’s a poem that tells the story of a modern (wo)man-cat relationship.
Latest Posts
The Curious Connection Between Chillies & Vasco da Gama
byWhat’s the connection between Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama and Chillies?
Minimum Governance, Maximum Spam
byPrime Minister Modi & his government over deliver in one aspect: spam.
Wally Hammond: Genius As Genius Does
byHammond played in 85 Tests, and scored 7,249 runs; 22 hundreds; 24 fifties; 336 not out, highest score; 58.45 average—a fabulous percentage in any era.
Roe V Wade Overturned: What Abortion Access & Reproductive Rights Look Like Around The World
byAs we are seeing in the US, anti-abortion movements continue to push back against any gains that are made. Regression on reproductive rights often correlates with wider backlashes on gender rights & the rise of far right and populist political regimes.
‘Technology Is No Panacea & Cannot Save Us From Climate Change’
byWe must remain hopeful about the possibility of collective action having an impact, and learn from efficacious past movements when looking to shape the future.
Rain Leaks Through Eleven Images And One Dream
byHere’s a fascinating, imaginative poem that touches the depths of the soul. Read it.
Racism Is Embedded In Bollywood; It’s Time To Change That
byTo remove everyday racism, so deep rooted in society, is a slow process–one that would take years of awareness & effort. But if each of us takes baby steps, we might arrive there sooner.
Millions Of Years Ago, The Megalodon Ruled The Oceans – Why Did It Disappear?
byOtodus megalodon – the largest shark ever – went extinct about 3.5 million years ago. But the story of its extinction tells us about how environmental factors impact us.
Diphthong Of Desire
byDesire is a strange creature. It’s hard to tame, impossible to extinguish. It speaks to you in many tongues—so clearly and persistently–slowly redefining the idea of you.
How cannabis Affects Our Cognition & Psychology
byCannabis is now legal in many countries. But how does Cannabis, also known as Ganja/Marijuana, affect the mind?
To Fight Climate Change, We Must Act Collectively
byThere are untapped possibilities for fighting climate change through collective action.
How Would We Know If An AI Chatbot Has Become Sentient?
byRegardless of the technical details, LaMDA raises a question that will only become more relevant as AI research advances: if a machine becomes sentient, how will we know?
Heart Disease Has Reached Alarming Proportions–Here’s Why
byHeart disease progresses silently—sometimes with no apparent early symptom, or sign. It, therefore, makes sense to be forewarned and forearmed.
Mangoes, Mughals, Hindu & Buddhist Traditions
byThe mango, despite being a seasonal fruit, has been a part of India’s history. It is deeply rooted not only in our taste buds but also in our culture.