From The World’s Largest Democracy To An Electoral Autocracy: The Steady Erosion of India’s Democratic Foundations
byIndia’s decline from a thriving democracy to an “electoral autocracy” signals the weakening of democratic values.
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Star-Trek
byWe climb into darkness, windswept mares in hand, as lights fade into endless, weightless light.
From Sacred Shores to Concrete Jungles: The Andaman & Nicobar Islands Are At A Crossroads
byWhat is happening in Andaman & Nicobar islands is nothing but environmental destruction in the name of development.
Myth & Medicine In Modern India: How Pseudoscience Found Its Place In Governance
bySuperstition thrives when it receives official permission. The state must not blur the line between myth & medicine.
Nepal’s Digital Generation Demands A Just Future
byNepal is at a crossroads. And the youth, for the first time in decades, hold the keys to the country’s future.
Israel Mulls Complete Military Takeover of Gaza
byHere’s a poem that reflects on the genocide in Gaza.
Why I Write & Other Such Musings
byWhere does a poem live & where does it go when it has no more readers?
The Overlooked Danger of Excessive Protein Intake
byProtein is not evil. But like fire, potent fuel for life’s forge, it demands respect.
‘PAM’: The Brain-Eating Amoeba That Is Gripping Kerala
byThe Amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, is so rare that most doctors will never see a case in their careers. And yet, when it strikes, the odds of survival are vanishingly slim.
Vote Chori & Large-Scale Manipulation Are No Longer Isolated Incidents; They Reveal A Disturbing Pattern Across States
byLarge scale voter manipulation manipulation raises troubling questions about electoral outcomes.
Letter To Chitralekha
byPosters on rape, on trees uprooted—funeral pyres burning—hope now a bygone thing.
Seductive, Smart & Dangerous: The Risks Of AI Companions In the Age Of Loneliness
byIt is clear that AI needs to be urgently regulated. Governments must establish clear, mandatory standards to protect users from the dangers of AI companions.
Urban Flooding: A Catastrophic Crisis
bySevere flooding reveals that India is struggling with climate change and inadequate urban infrastructure.
The Fatel Razack: A Voyage Of Promise, Betrayal & The Birth Of Indenture In Trinidad
byFatel Razack’s journey marked the beginning of a long and painful history of indentured labour. It also serves as a testament to the resilience of the people who endured it.
NATO’s Russian Roulette
byNATO’s expansion has had profound implications for global security, geopolitics & Ukraine’s future.