The Song Of Despair
byPeople who lived in Kashmir for generations have had to flee & seek asylum elsewhere. Living in foreign lands, they look back at home and sing songs of despair.
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Munich – The Edge Of War: A Period Film Relevant To Our Times
byMunich – The Edge of War, Christian Schwochow‘s film, explores the personal struggles of individuals coming to terms with the politics of conflict & war.
Bindi: A Symbol of Religious & Caste Oppression
byThe bindi, much like the Hijab, is a religious symbol. Rooted in religion, it symbolises caste oppression. Will the court ban Hindu girls from wearing the Bindi in schools?
The Dying Dictionary
byNowadays, Google does everything. But we must ensure that children are familiar with dictionaries & how to use them.
Leapfrog To Disaster
byThe frog is an ecological touchstone. A requiem to its existence could set a number of (in)adequately understood dominoes tumbling.
The Russian Economy Is Headed For Collapse
byWith foreign sanctions presiding over a plummeting Russian ruble, Russia’s economic standing has fallen.
How A Poem Writes Itself
byA poem, sometimes stuck in your head, arrives later, much after the deadline has lapsed. A poets reflects on how poems write themselves.
Akhand Bharat & Politcal Propaganda
byThe idea of Akhand Bharat is merely a tool for propagdanda. Nothing more.
Khejarli Massacre: The First Instance of Intersectional Environmental Activism
byThe Khejarli Massacre stands as a beacon of Intersectional Environmental Activism, way before the word was coined.
Ukraine: The Good, Bad & Ideal Refugees
byRussia isn’t being selective on who they’re targeting, so everyone affected by the invasion in Ukraine should be afforded refugee protection no matter their race & nationality.
Annie Besant: The Champion Of Women’s Rights
byTo say that Annie Besant smashed through the gender-biases in society would be an understatement.
Shane Warne: The Wizard Of Oz
byShane Warne’s magnetic allure, or sublime dexterity, is forever.
Habit
byContinuity is comforting. But slowly & steadily, everything you hate slowly becomes a habit.
Open Letter To The People Of India From Ukraine
by“I ask you to pray for peace in Ukraine, because in this war against existential evil, prayers special power.”
Putin, Zelensky & Neo-Nazis In Ukraine
byZelensky, a comedian who played President on television, has emerged as a wartime hero.