Indian Cinema & Propaganda
byIndian cinema has turned into a propaganda machine. There has been a steady increase of propaganda films since 2014.
Opinion
Will Russia Declare ‘War’ Today & Use It To Double Down On Attacks?
byA declaration of war would allow Russia to mobilize its population to fight a longer war, which Putin initially assumed he would have won by now.
False Dowry & Rape Accusations Are Fuelling Men’s Rights Movement in India
byFalse dowry & rape accusations are being weaponised to ruin men. Organised rackets are twisting the law & falsely accusing men of sexual assault.
On Fake News & Trolls
byFake news has no place in a civilised society. But we are witnessing unprecedented level of fake news, particularly on social media.
Elimination Of Child Labour Must Be At The Forefront Of Global Policy
byAn inclusive approach in global development thinking to protect children will alleviate a grave danger to the next generation.
Cryptocurrency Is A ‘Get-Rich-Quick’ Ponzi Scam: Don’t Fall For It
byIt is highly doubtful that crypto will keep up in the future or replace real currency given all the scepticism and the environmental worries.
Is Space War Inevitable?
byCountries have expressed concern of an arms race in outer space, and underlined that space weapons would pose a “grave danger for international peace and security.”
“We Are Witnessing A Frenzy Of Hate Filled Destruction In The Country”
byIn a letter to Prime Minister Modi, over 100 former civil servants expressed their anger & anguish at “the relentless pace at which the constitutional edifice created by our founding fathers is being destroyed.” Read it here.
Elon Musk’s Plans For Twitter Could Make Its Misinformation Problems Worse
byGiven challenges–such as doxxing and other malicious personal harms online–it’s important for user authentication methods to preserve privacy.
Hindu Rashtra, Weapons Of Mass Distraction & The Indian Economy
byIndia can progress only if those holding the reins of power shift their focus away from religious polarisation and focus on economic development.
How Hypersonic Missiles Work
byHypersonic missiles threaten national & global security. An aerospace engineer explains how they work & elucidates the unique threats they pose.
‘Satan II’: Russia’s New Nuclear Missile Test-Launch
byRussia test-launched Sarmat, a new Inter Continental Ballistic Missile. Putin declared it a warning to those who “try to threaten our country.” What could this mean?
Atmanirbhar Bharat Isn’t Working. Here’s Why.
byThe idea of Atmanirbhar Bharat makes for good optics. But in actuality, it helps boost the business interests of Modi’s cronies.
Muslims Have Contributed Enormously To India. Why Are They Under Attack?
byWhat is happening right now in India is a matter of great concern. Deliberate manufacturing of hate is bad politics. It’s bad for the economy. It threatens the internal security & stability of the country.
Elon Musk’s Bid Spotlights Twitter’s Unique Role In Public Discourse
byBecause of Musk’s other businesses, Twitter’s ability to influence public opinion in the sensitive industries–aviation & automobile industry–would automatically create a conflict of interest.