Film Stars, Fake Titles & False Propaganda
byDesperate to project themselves in a larger-than-life image, India’s film stars give themselves grandiose yet cringe-worthy titles. They are illegal & unethical.
Opinion
How Women’s Basic Rights Are Being Eroded All Over The World
byIf the world can tolerate the Taliban’s abuses, Iraq’s restrictive laws & the US restrictions on abortion access, it reveals the fragility of women’s rights globally.
Does Joe Biden Deserve The Title “Genocide Joe”?
byIs Joe Biden’s legacy dismal or complicated? Is it fair to give him the title “Genocide Joe”?
Science, Scientism & Psephological Soothsayers
byIs psephological analysis, a science, a statistical model or just some sort of a guesstimate?
ICC Issues Arrest Warrant For Benjamin Netanyahu Over Alleged War Crimes
byThe US is isolated among western countries in its lack of support for international law. The ICC, on the other hand, is visible in its quest for international justice for victims.
The Alarming Resurgence Of Religion In Global Politics
byThe toxic mix of religion and politics to create a common enemy is a matter of great concern; it could destabilise global political order.
Cryptocurrency & Financial Scams
byGovernments should collaborate with industry & researchers on traceable blockchains that enable accounts to be frozen, and nudge individual and corporate users away from those that do not.
Property Rights vs. Public Good: Insights From The Supreme Court’s Ruling
byThe recent Supreme Court ruing on property rights takes a structured approach, provides clarity for property owners and allows necessary state intervention.
Elon Musk’s Game Plan
byData unearthed by two scholars indicates that Elon Musk’s posts on X have been artificially rigged through algorithmic manipulation.
If Donald Trump Becomes President, The United States Will Be A Diminished Democracy
byThat millions of Americans support Trump’s candidacy for a second term reflects the sorry state of the ‘world’s oldest democracy.’
Trump Is Threatening To Turn Back The Tide On America’s Environmental Laws
byThe future of America’s farms, infrastructure, homes, coastal communities, and forests is on the ballot.
Nine Years of Trump’s Political Speeches Reveal A Dramatic Increase In His Violent Rhetoric
byTrump’s increasing attachment to violent language & populist themes may offer insight into his future approach, whether as president or in defeat.
How The Iran-Israel War Impacts India
byAs a champion of Non Aligned Movement, India must play a proactive role in bringing Iran & Israel to the negotiating table.
Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar Is Dead, But Will It End The War?
byYahya Sinwar’s death may have come as a setback for Hamas. But it may not end the war on Gaza.
It’s Essential To Reform India’s Education System
byA young student lays out why it’s essential to reform India’s inherently unidimensional education system.