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.
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byThe stories of “comfort women”—brushed under the carpet by the Japanese government—is a reminder of the depths of human cruelty, a poignant tale that the world must never forget.
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byAs drones become more widespread, the ability to defend against them will be crucial for countries like India, which face multiple security challenges on their borders.
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byIndia’s banking sector will not thrive on profitability metrics alone. It will succeed only when the people at its heart—its employees—are respected, supported, and heard.
Standing In Your Shoes
byTo bear witness is not always to shout—it can be to listen, to stand beside, to speak only when it amplifies the unheard.
A Handful of Poha, A Mouthful of Memory
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Notes On European Hypocrisy
byThis essay exposes the widening chasm between Europe’s ideals and its realities—and asks whether a union built on human dignity can survive while systematically undermining it.
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byThe aviation world is unsettled with this fatal crash of a Boeing 787—a plane once lauded for innovation, composite strength, and passenger comfort.
The Architecture Of Absence
byThe pain of losing someone, knowing that they would never come back, is real, inexplicable.
The Unlikely Origins Of High Heels In India
byDid the high-heeled shoes of Konark predate their European cousins by mere chance?