Did Japan Surrender Because Of The Bomb?
byHistory teaches us two things. First, the law of unintended consequences applies in history. Second, human beings seldom learn from history.
Opinion
The Less Known Truth About Nehru & The Korean War
byThe West dominates in historiography, and the younger scholars in the non-West need to take note and act consequentially.
Donald Trump Is Fuelling Another Civil War In America
byDonald Trump is either “an extraordinarily selfish liar or profoundly deluded.”
Meandering In Happiness Country: A Day In Bhutan
byA gentleman shares his experience of meandering along the hills of happiness country.
Could Artificial Intelligence Kill Large Numbers Of Humans?
byIn theory, AI could kill a large number of humans. But this depends on humans deciding to give it executive control.
A Coup In Niger
byThe coup is a terrible blow to Niger’s efforts at building stable democratic institutions & fostering peace and stability.
Artificial Intelligence: ‘The Banality Of Evil’?
byWith the onslaught of Generative AI on human creativity, future societies may be forced to relish a sociocultural glory that is not truly human.
Can The Uniform Civil Code Bring About Social Change?
byIf minorities have misgivings about the uniform civil code, the problem lies with the government’s approach.
Human Dignity, Dehumanisation & Oppression
byAs a legally recognised human characteristic, dignity must remain inviolable. It must be constantly recreated & protected from any bias.
Hang Your Heads In Shame
byWomen of this country – sisters, mothers, daughters, your fellow citizens – are being paraded naked, raped and humiliated. Hang your heads in shame.
Russia-Ukraine War: Is The Attack On Kerch Strait A Blow To Putin’s Image?
byAppearing unable to prevent Ukrainian attacks in and on Crimea exposes a significant personal vulnerability of Putin’s regime.
Modi’s Visit To France
byNarendra Modi’s visit to France signals a ‘deepening’ diplomatic relationship between Paris & New Delhi.
Cluster Munition & International Laws
byProviding Ukraine with cluster weapons could serve to destigmatize them & runs counter to international efforts to end their use.
The Riots In France Point To A Complex, Deep Rooted Problem
byThe riots point to the French government’s inability to tackle the entrenched, decades-old problems of poor social prospects & police brutality in the suburbs.
The Uniform Civil Code Is A Diversionary Tactic Aimed At Electoral Gains
byModi should spare a fraction of the time devoted to UCC to put out the raging fire in Manipur. How can the Prime Minister ignore Manipur?