Free Speech? Not In India
byThe Supreme Court must resist the urge to become an enforcer of moral codes and instead reaffirm its role as the ultimate protector of fundamental rights.
Opinion
Trump’s Call With Putin About Ukraine Shocks Europe
byFor the present, it appears that negotiations will be less about pressuring Putin to bring a just end to the war he started, than forcing Ukraine to give in to the Russian leader’s demands.
The Global Push Towards ‘De-Dollarisation’
byDe-dollarisation will be driven by technology & necessity.
Trump, Putin & Xi Are Ushering In A New Imperial Age
byIf the US joins China and Russia in violating recognised borders, the international, rights-based order could be in danger.
Does Science Have A Colour?
byScience has no colour. However, it does have a social, economic, and historical context. Facts, numbers, statistics are often context dependent.
Trump’s Trade Wars
byDonald Trump’s tarrifs on Canada, Mexico and China could start a global trade war that could create global unstability.
How To Fix Democracy
byWe must revisit Plato & Socrates’s postulates on democracy to prevent it from backsliding.
As A Founding Member, I Was Disillusioned With The Aam Aadmi Party: Here’s Why
byMadhu Bhaduri, a former Indian Foreign Service officer, joined the Aam Aadmi Party as the founding member. But she was disillusioned with its corruption, lack of transparency & racist attitudes.
Squid Games: A Peek into Hobbesian Capitalist Utopia & Rousseauian Resistance
byThe Squid Games universe presents the essence of the neoliberal democratic order in another existential sense: the commodification of life.
How Will Donald Trump’s ‘New World Order’ Take Shape?
byWill Trump’s vision of a stable international order with clearly defined spheres of influence for the great powers of the day—the US, China and Russia—emerge?
Throughout History, The Language Of Dehumanisation Laid The Foundations For Genocide
byDehumanisation not only morally excludes the dehumanised but also the dehumaniser, eventually, into a trap of cognitive dissonance and moral quandary.
Does The Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Guarantee Peace?
byThe war between Hamas and Israel is of course not over. This ceasefire simply marks the start of a new phase.
From Myanmar To Manipur: Here’s How Illegal Drugs & Narcotics Reach India
byIllegal drug trade poses a significant challenge to National security. Manipur is now the hub of drug production and distribution.
Pigeons, Cats, Whales & Robotic Catfish: The World’s Most Bizarre Secret Spies
byFor centuries, spy agencies have trained animals and birds to spy on enemy territory. Here’s a story that shows how animals play a part in espionage.
Human Settlement On Mars Isn’t Far Away
byEverything we need to travel to Mars is currently available or in exciting late stages of development. There will not be a shortage of well-suited astronauts eager to go.