Election Commission Of India & The “Politics Of Jugaad”
byWhen the Election Commission of India chooses to flub, it creates a void. And in that void, suspicion flourishes.
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Blackberry Picking
byMemories, written as verses, can never be erased from our being; they bring joy & help us hark back to the days gone past.
India at 78: Reflections On Freedom, Promise & Unfinished Business
byAs we mark the spirit of independence this August 15, let us remember: the true legacy of 1947 lies not in the freedoms we have already attained, but in the freedom we still must secure for all.
Tariff Turmoil: How A Hike On Indian Imports Could Shift U.S. Consumer Habits
byThe 50 per cent tariff risks creating a lose-lose situation.
How A Last-Minute Deal With Bob Dylan Rewrote Rock History At The Isle Of Wight Festival
byThe Foulk brothers — Ray, Ronnie & Bill — convinced Bob Dylan to perform in the Isle of Wight Festival of Music. Together, they rewrote the history of rock music.
Vote Chori, Election Theft & Institutional Erosion: Why Rahul Gandhi Might Be Right
byGandhi’s campaign serves a purpose. It forces the Commission to explain itself, not just to courts or committees, but to the people.
The Childhood That Forgot To Arrive
byWhat does childhood mean to you? Does it remind you of happiness or is it full of stitched up wounds?
Tyre Wear & The Environmental Crisis Unfolding On Our Roads
byRubber pollution has crept into every corner of our environment, poisoning the air, land, and water.
The Global Crisis Of Sexual Violence in War Zones
byThe sexual violence that plagues conflict zones is not an unfortunate byproduct of war; it is its own weapon of destruction, one that leaves scars long after the last shot is fired.
The Silent Suicide Epidemic in India’s Classrooms
byJudicial guidelines offer hope for students—but the deeper crisis runs through culture, competition & silence.
‘I’m Ashamed Of My Government & Of The BBC’s Reporting On Gaza’
byThe BBC’s reportage on Israel’s atrocities in Gaza indicate a clear bias, writes Sylvia Vetta.
Trump, Tariffs & Trade Wars
byAs the world grapples with the fallout, the long-term consequences of Trump’s trade war remain uncertain, but the risks of economic disruption & strained alliances are undeniable.
The Ferryman On The Dal
byThis poem narrates the plight of those who endure turmoil in conflict zones.
Religious Persecution: India’s Dangerous New Normal
byThe India we inherited may have been flawed, but it was striving towards a noble idea: that all faiths could exist in harmony and that all citizens could exist without fear.
History Or Propaganda? How NCERT’s Revisions Rewrite India’s Complex Legacy
byHistory is not a weapon to be wielded in the present. It is a living, breathing story that connects us all, regardless of our religion, caste, or creed.