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.
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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.
Why Turkey Wants To Block Sweden & Finland From Joining NATO
byTurkey’s Erdogan wants to be a key negotiator on the Russia-Ukraine crisis. In the process, he wants his domestic political rivals, who have been offered protection by Sweden & Finland, to become negotiating cards.
Is It Wise For Finland & Sweden To Rush To Join NATO?
byWhat Finland and Sweden have done will in no way hasten the end of the war in Ukraine. Even otherwise there is no sign of any end to the sorrows of the Ukrainians.
Indira Gandhi & The Smiling Buddha
byIndira Gandhi’s involvement proved pivotal for the Smiling Buddha.
Fake History Is Making It’s Way Into School Text Books: Here’s How
byThe current government’s attempts to rewrite history–devoid of facts, concocted on imaginary/fantastical grounds–to suit the Hindu nationalist narrative is dangerous.
Wealthy Nations Are Carving Up Space & Its Riches
byExisting international space laws are not well suited to handle the complicated web of private companies & nations competing for resources in space.
A Woman’s Heart
byA poet writes a wonderful poem that reflects on the eternal nature of love.
Srilanka’s Women Face The Brunt Of The Crisis
bySri Lankan women face the brunt of the economic crisis in the island nation. Will things get worse for women in the country?
Sedition Law & Media Rights
byThe sedition law, a 152-year-old-colonial legacy, seems to be on its last leg. As the government reexamines & reconsiders the law, the Supreme Court’s opinion could set the tone for civil liberties and determine the future of this archaic law.
Indian Cinema & Propaganda
byIndian cinema has turned into a propaganda machine. There has been a steady increase of propaganda films since 2014.
A Question Of Balance
byChange is of little concern compared with the frequency, kind & degree of change.
Will Russia Declare ‘War’ Today & Use It To Double Down On Attacks?
byA declaration of war would allow Russia to mobilize its population to fight a longer war, which Putin initially assumed he would have won by now.
My Love Letter To You.
byWhere do words exist: in our minds or at our fingertips? There are many ways to write a love letter. This is poetic, beautiful.