Cryptocurrency Is A ‘Get-Rich-Quick’ Ponzi Scam: Don’t Fall For It
byIt is highly doubtful that crypto will keep up in the future or replace real currency given all the scepticism and the environmental worries.
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Is Space War Inevitable?
byCountries have expressed concern of an arms race in outer space, and underlined that space weapons would pose a “grave danger for international peace and security.”
From Clay To Wood
byCan trees give us an opportunity to live until eternity? A poet reflects on the philosophy of life through a tree.
U.S. Military Emissions Are Causing Heatwaves In The Indian Sub Continent
byThe U. S military releases more carbon than a total of 140 countries, causing intense heatwaves in the Indian subcontinent.
“We Are Witnessing A Frenzy Of Hate Filled Destruction In The Country”
byIn a letter to Prime Minister Modi, over 100 former civil servants expressed their anger & anguish at “the relentless pace at which the constitutional edifice created by our founding fathers is being destroyed.” Read it here.
Dhanvanthi Rama Rau: The Activist Who Championed Family Planning In India
byDhanvanthi Rama Rau’s legacy–as the woman who directed India down the path of planned parenthood–survives to this day.
How Hypersonic Missiles Work
byHypersonic missiles threaten national & global security. An aerospace engineer explains how they work & elucidates the unique threats they pose.
That Old Tree
byAn old mango tree is, in equal measure, an object of beauty, a provider of mangoes & a closet of memories.
‘Satan II’: Russia’s New Nuclear Missile Test-Launch
byRussia test-launched Sarmat, a new Inter Continental Ballistic Missile. Putin declared it a warning to those who “try to threaten our country.” What could this mean?
Atmanirbhar Bharat Isn’t Working. Here’s Why.
byThe idea of Atmanirbhar Bharat makes for good optics. But in actuality, it helps boost the business interests of Modi’s cronies.
Elon Musk’s Bid Spotlights Twitter’s Unique Role In Public Discourse
byBecause of Musk’s other businesses, Twitter’s ability to influence public opinion in the sensitive industries–aviation & automobile industry–would automatically create a conflict of interest.
Endings & Beginnings
byA fascinating, thought-provoking poem that interrogates the link between historical symbols & the present.
Worrying Signs Of The Indian Economy
byHyper inflation & unemployment are worrying signs. Is the Indian economy robust enough to survive this?
How QR Codes Work & What Makes Them Dangerous
byThe QR code’s URL can take you to a phishing website that tries to trick you into entering your username or password for another website.
Can The Return Of The Ruble Challenge The Dollar?
byRussia, by buying gold and pegging the Ruble to the yellow metal, is trying to challenge the dollar. Will it work?