BA.2 Is Like Omicron’s Sister. Here’s What We Know About It So Far
byFully vaccinated people are 2.5 times more susceptible to BA.2 than BA.1, and those who were booster vaccinated are nearly three times more susceptible.
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Three Fragments Of Apocalypse
byA poets describes the end of the world. Regardless of the stages, the apocalypse, she says, is lurking in the corner of your mind’s eye, ready to submerge you in a sea of sorrow.
The Anatomy Of Rejection
byEditorial rejections may not be statements on the writer’s literary merits. They may be the result of commercial considerations or ideological loyalties.
Ukraine-Russia: The First Shots Have Already Been Fired–In Cyberspace
byThe west should worry about how Ukraine will fight a defensive conflict without cyber defence infrastructure & networks.
Glorifying Nathuram Godse
byNathuram Godse, Gandhi’s killer, Independent India’s first terrorist, is now a hero who is being glorified for killing Gandhi. It is a sad, disturbing reality in New India.
“India Is Turning Into A Majoritarian, Neo-Fascist State”
byThe New India, instead of progressing, is regressing–politically, economically, socially, and morally. The social & economic fabric of the country is being severely damaged.
Famine, Subjugation & Nuclear Fallout: How Soviet Experience Sowed Resentment Among Ukrainians Toward Russia
byStalin’s engineered famine, Soviet annexation of Western Ukraine & the legacy of Chernobyl have sowed resentment among Ukrainians towards Russia.
Going Through The Motions
byWe go through the same routines every day. We follow through life as if it is some sort of a ritual. But what does it do to us?
Lajpat Rai’s Views On Women & Caste
byLajpat Rai’s thoughts on women, though they seemed progressive at the outset, were indeed questionable.
From Sukarno To Bolsonaro: The Guests Of Republic Day
byThe invitations extended to the guests of the Republic day–as much as they reflect the domestic political aspirations–are, a reflection of the geo-politics of the day.
Remembering Netaji
byNetaji’s life was driven by a purpose–to fight for India’s independence.
The Frost Blue Coat
byWhen clothes substitute for dreams, hopes & people, we snuggle into them and feel their warmth, says a poet.
Antimicrobial Resistance: The Next Pandemic
byAntimicrobial resistance was directly responsible for an estimated 1.27 million deaths worldwide.
When You Meet Someone New, Ditch The Small Talk & Dig A Little Deeper
byDeep conversations between strangers can end up being surprisingly satisfying.
Why The Volcanic Eruption In Tonga Was So Violent, And What To Expect Next
byWhy are the volcano’s eruptions so highly explosive, given that sea water should cool the magma down?