Dismantling Reservations & Establishing Communal Quotas
by“This court has for the first time, in the seven decades of the republic, sanctioned an avowedly exclusionary and discriminatory principle.”
Opinion
8 Billion People: Here’s How Climate Change & Population Growth Threaten Public Health
byHot weather and fossil fuel gases exacerbate allergies, asthma & respiratory problems, as well as cardiovascular disease.
COP27: The World Is Burning More Fossil Fuels Than Ever
byOne year on from the Glasgow Climate Summit, the world is using more fossil fuels. Why is this the case?
Why Do We Elect People Who Hurt Us?
byIn a society riddled with hierarchical power distribution systems, we need to examine why we elect people who hurt us.
Brazil’s President Lula Faces A Damaged Economy & A Deeply Divided Country
byOne of the keys to the future Lula government is whether his coalition can stay together.
On Gurus, Godmen & Conmen
byThe self-appointed Godmen of the twentieth century eschewed asceticism and chose a life of opulence, fanfare & power-politics.
Signatures Of Alien Technology Could Be How Humanity First Finds Extraterrestrial Life
byTwo astronomers who work on the search for extraterrestrial intelligence try to characterise & detect signs of technology originating from beyond Earth.
Four Scenarios For A World In Disorder
byOne hopes the horrors of the 20th century combined with the unimaginable destructiveness of modern weaponry limit potential conflict escalation.
Rishi Sunak Faces A Very Different Economy
bySunak will struggle to blame his predecessors for the new fiscal squeeze the UK faces.
The Power Of Swearing
byPeople often associate swearing with catharsis – the release of strong emotion. It is undeniably different from – and more powerful than – other forms of language use.
Tracing Anti-Christian Xenophobia
byCriminals & goons who have engaged in violent anti-Christian xenophobia are supported by political powers and even given a seat in the parliament.
Rape & Gender Relations In Modern India
byFemale gender discrimination and violence start from birth till death.
What Words Can’t Say
byPain that does not evince reaction is dismissed as dubious. Are socio-legal frameworks designed to deal with pain, rejection & assault?
Corruption, Scams, Poverty & Media Control In Modi’s India
byThe BJP, under Modi, has successfully obfuscated their scams while also parading themselves as the harbingers of anti-corruption.
The Mindful Pursuit Of Happiness
byWhen you echo the sound of hope, happiness and fortitude, you give a new meaning to your life.