Giving The Rightless Its Right
byUntil the rightless thing receives its rights, we cannot see it as anything but a thing for the use of ‘us’ — those who are holding rights at the time.
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The Oyster
byIn the everchanging sands of love, there are no guarantees. Read Supriya’s poem on love & longing.
Consciousness: How The Brain Chemical ‘Dopamine’ Plays A Key Role – New Research
byNew research shows Dopamine is linked to consciousness. It’s findings show a promising future for treatments.
Rape, Honour Killings & Violence Against Dalits: Methods of Public Execution To Remind Them ‘Their Place’
by“If Hindus migrate to other regions on earth, Indian caste would become a world problem” – Dr B. R. Ambedkar
Habba Khatun: The Peasant Queen & Poetess Of Kashmir
byHabba Khatun, the peasant queen, poet & singer is the ‘originator of love-lyrics in Kashmiri literature.’
Crisis In Tunisia
byPresident Saied’s act of ‘freezing’ the Parliament and taking over all powers of the state has stunned the world. But it was not totally unexpected.
Nandu Natekar: The First Indian To Win An International Badminton Title
byNatekar’s game was a play of strategies, not one of power.
The Oozing Of Being
byDelicate, gentle & charming, this poem draws parallels between nature & love.
Shizo Kanakuri: The Man Who Took 54 Years To Complete An Olympic Marathon
byShizo Kanakuri’s unusual & fascinating story is etched in the history of olympics; it is yet to be made into a biopic.
How Indian Seamen Helped the Indonesian Fight For Freedom
byThe story of how Indian seamen helped Indonesians in their fight for freedom is a shining example of anti-imperialism.
The Etymology Of The Word Quarantine
byWhere did the term quarantine, which has now entered the popular lexicon, come from? What’s the story behind it?
The Copper Body
byRomantic, sensual and exciting, this poem describes how lovers explore the alchemy of desire.
Why Uttar Pradesh’s Proposed Population Control Bill Is Bad Policy
bySensible advice from the experts is meaningless if the objective is to disenfranchise a section of the population or to polarise the society.
Juan Pujol Garcia: The Spy Who Tricked Hitler Into Giving Him An Award
byJuan hoodwinked the Nazi spy network for decades with fake intelligence reports; they were so convincing that Hitler awarded him with a medal for his services.
The Beatles: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
byWhat makes the Beatles timeless is simple. They are the Beatles.