Forest Fire From Far Away
bySerena Alagappan poem reflects on the brutality of forest fires induced by climate change.
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How Gurram Jashuva Empowered Communities With Poetry
byGurram Jashuva’s work is testimony to the pen’s power in enabling equality & empowering communities.
Paradigm Shift
byContemporary fallacies, or participative aura, are breaking just about everything, including earthy logic.
Social, Cultural & Academic Spaces Are Infested With Sexism
bySexism & patriarchy must be shunned from public discourse; Instances of rape and assault on women are a direct consequence of patriarchy.
Waiting
byHere’s a soulful, thought-provoking poem about the environmental catastrophe we are witnessing. Do read.
Platinum Jubilee: Why People Love Sending Gifts To The Queen
byThose who pour time, thought & money into creating the perfect gift for the Queen feel they have a personal connection with her, her family & her function as the head of state.
The Camera’s Journey: From Capturing Images To A Weapon Of Surveillance
byThe evolution of the camera–from a philosophical idea to a surveillance tool–is fascinating. Read it.
How Poor Women In India Are Scammed Into Getting Their Uterus Removed
byThe dramatic increase in hysterectomies in India has nothing to do with sexuality or health. It has more to do with profits, greed & control.
Is It Wrong To Steal From Large Corporations? A Philosopher Debates The Ethics
byIs it okay to steal from a corporation if that corporation is already stealing from us?
Fraudulent History
byDo we live in silos fraudulently created by history? A poet shares his thoughts through verse.
America Has A Gun Problem
byWhat We Know About Mass School Shootings In The US – And The Gunmen Who Carry Them Out
How The Harmonium Made Its Way To India
byThe harmonium, a musical instrument that has its origins in Europe, is now an integral part of Indian music.
The Mosques Of Aurangzeb In Mathura & Varanasi
byHistory has now become a powerful political weapon. Historical narratives are now used for political gains–and to engineer social change.
What Is Monkeypox?
byTreatment for monkeypox, a cousin of Smallpox, is primarily focused on relieving symptoms. According to the CDC, no treatments are available to cure monkeypox infection.
Domesticity
byWhere do we find ourselves? In our dreams? Or, in our reality? Antara, a poet, juxtaposes reality & dreams through verse.