Platinum Jubilee: Why People Love Sending Gifts To The Queen
byThose who pour time, thought & money into creating the perfect gift for the Queen feel they have a personal connection with her, her family & her function as the head of state.
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The Camera’s Journey: From Capturing Images To A Weapon Of Surveillance
byThe evolution of the camera–from a philosophical idea to a surveillance tool–is fascinating. Read it.
How Poor Women In India Are Scammed Into Getting Their Uterus Removed
byThe dramatic increase in hysterectomies in India has nothing to do with sexuality or health. It has more to do with profits, greed & control.
Is It Wrong To Steal From Large Corporations? A Philosopher Debates The Ethics
byIs it okay to steal from a corporation if that corporation is already stealing from us?
Fraudulent History
byDo we live in silos fraudulently created by history? A poet shares his thoughts through verse.
America Has A Gun Problem
byWhat We Know About Mass School Shootings In The US – And The Gunmen Who Carry Them Out
How The Harmonium Made Its Way To India
byThe harmonium, a musical instrument that has its origins in Europe, is now an integral part of Indian music.
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.
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.