The Death Of An Artist
byAn artist interprets the world, creates perspective & permeates the world With ideas & opinions. Does an artist ever die?
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Hindu Metaphysics In The Matrix
byA closer analysis of The Matrix trilogy suggests that it is embedded with many elements of Hindu metaphysics.
The World Needs Pharmaceuticals From China & India To Beat Coronavirus
byCOVID-19 has exposed the dependencies & inter-dependencies of globalisation – moreso in the pharmaceutical industry.
Bengal: The Locus Of The Periphery
byIn its demand for linguistic, cultural & religious pluralism, Bengal expresses the anxiety of all those peripheralised.
In Praise Of Slowness
byBeautiful, profound, philosophical, Bhaswati’s poem explores the idea of time & juxtaposes it with the precepts of nature.
“Modi 2.0” Shows Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas & Sabka Vishwas Is A Sham
byModi’s reckless diktats, bad governance & sectarianism are pushing India closer to an inglorious idea of itself.
Anaïs Nin, Feminism & Erotica
byDecades after her death, Anais Nin, variously known as femme fatale, pornographer & feminist icon, evokes controversy.
Allama Mashriqi & The 1943 Bengal Famine
byEven as the Bengal famine decimated 3 million Indians, vested interests politicised relief on the basis of religion.
How China Outsmarted The U.S. At The World Health Assembly
byTrump had good cards. But Xi Jinping, finessed at diplomatic bridge, trumped Donald Trump at the World Health Assembly.
The Dirty History Of Soap
byAncient people used soaps to clean wool or cotton fibers before weaving them into cloth, rather than for human hygiene.
The Modi Government’s Project for India’s Informal Economy
byThe Modi government’s policies – demonetisation, GST & now the lockdown –have broken the backbone of the Indian economy.
“I’m Still A Print Man”: Ruskin Bond
by“I was not good at anything else, so I stuck to writing.“
Is The Supreme Court Failing To Do Its Job?
byIndia’s Supreme Court has failed to protect the rights of workers. Is it subjugating itself to executive over reach?
Modi Should Claim His Place In History By Implementing Universal Basic Income
byInstead of tinkering at the margins of economic policy, Modi should boldly seize this opportunity & implement UBI.
To An Onion
byHere’s an ode to an onion – one that ought not to be missed.