Tao Of Ethics
byEthics is a valuable philosophy. It works best when it is practiced with good intent.
Opinion
Basmati, Biopiracy & The Curious Case of ‘Texmati’
byAn American company tried to steal India’s bio-resources. Using patent laws in the US, it tried to legitimise its theft of Basmati rice. Here’s a classic case study of Biopiracy.
Why Biden’s Threat To Slap Russia With More Sanctions Is Unlikely To Deter Putin In Ukraine
byUnilateral sanctions are seldom successful. In an increasingly globalised world economy, unilateral sanctions face huge obstacles.
How Can Scientists Update Coronavirus Vaccines For Omicron?
byDeborah Fuller, a microbiologist who has been studying mRNA and DNA vaccines for over two decades, explains why vaccines might need to be updated & what that process would look like.
Is The Omicron Variant A Direct Result Of Restrictive Patents?
byThat vaccines, whose technology could shield the world from ever-mutating viruses, are controlled by a few corporations is more a matter of concern than a new virus.
The Infamous Farm Laws: Waterloo For Modi?
byThe public discourse on the farm laws, even in government-friendly print & television channels, has demonstrated the inability of the laws’ defenders to advance arguments that convince the alert citizen.
ADHD & You
byAwareness about ADHD is important so that people suffering from it are treated in the right manner.
The Violence In Tripura & Amravati Is The Direct Result Of Hate Mongering
byThe demographic shift & hate-mongering in Tripura should come as a warning. If not contained, the communal venom is likely to spill over to the rest of the country.
Asia’s ‘Blackface’ Problem
byHow does one deal with racism & cultural humiliation that is permeated and perpetuated through ignorant art?
From 1947 To 2021, Gold Prices Went Up By 54,000 Per Cent: Here’s Why
byThe returns gold has offered are sometimes more than what investment in shares or mutual funds offer.
The Many Stories Of Diwali Share A Common Theme Of Triumph Of Justice
byA scholar of Asian religion & popular narratives demonstrates how ancient tales in epics become part of religious practice.
Home’s Where The Enterprise Is
byWork from home is the new mantra—the best thing to do to be financially independent, have more time for family, and lead a life the way you want.
Sanction Pakistan, The Hub Of Global Terrorism
byTaking cognisance of Pakistan’s rogue behaviour, the international community must impose economic & military sanctions that cripple terror financing structures on which Pakistan survives.
The Coup In Sudan
byThe coup in Sudan, which reinstates military rule, will not address the challenges Sudanese people face.
What Is The Future Of The United Nations?
byIt is evident that the P-5 will not let go their stranglehold on the organisation & the U.N. is unlikely to become the Parliament of Man.