Sitting Near The Vast/Waste Forest Of The World
byRead this modern, contemporary poem Inspired by the second Brahmana of the Brhadaranyaka Upanishad.
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Man Singh Tomar & The Palaces Of Memory
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The Indian Ocean’s Children: The Long Journey Of The Siddis Across South Asia
byThe Siddis, scattered across villages, cities, and political histories, remain emblematic of a relationship between South Asia and Africa
IndiGo & India’s Monopoly Problem
byThe “IndiGo meltdown” must serve as a warning not just for aviation regulators and airlines, but for the entire architecture of Indian economic policy.
Making The World A Better Place: Restitution And Restoration
byThe longer an unprecedented global assault on the causes of GHG emissions is delayed, the less likely the planet will be habitable in ways we recognise.
War Poem
byHere’s an acerbic Glosa that narrates the insanity and the unsympathetic apathy of war through verse.
Kashmir’s Controversial Shrine: Where Jesus Is Alleged to Have Died
byThe story of the Roza Bal shrine & the Ahmadiyya Movement highlights the complex ways in which religious ideas evolve and intersect with political & social realities.
Shamelessness As Power: A Study In Modern Fascism
byThe power of Fascism lies not in its theatrical displays of strength but in the way it invites us to feel sorry for it.
The Cartoonist’s War: Satire, Hate & The Art Of Persuasion
byIf you find yourself laughing at a political cartoon, take a moment to consider the forces at play in that seemingly simple image.
Remnants Of A Trembling Love
byHere’s a poem that dives deep into the abyss of love.
America’s Enduring Terrorism Problem
byThe history of terrorism-related gun violence in America stretches from Reconstruction-era racial terror to the algorithmic radicalisation of the digital age.
From Dependence to Deterrence: How India Built Its Missile Arsenal
byThe story of India’s missiles, once defined by external constraints and incremental progress, has evolved into something more assured.
Constitution Day: Celebrating the Preamble or the Politics of Symbolism?
byEvents like the Samvidhaan Diwas— Constitution Day—do not carry much substance as far as the Constitution is concerned,
A Ticking Time Bomb: How Nuclear Arms Shape Global Security
byAs global leaders continue to push nationalistic agendas and prioritise military solutions, the need for nuclear disarmament has never been more urgent.