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.”
Opinion
“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.
Worrying Signs Of The Indian Economy
byHyper inflation & unemployment are worrying signs. Is the Indian economy robust enough to survive this?
How QR Codes Work & What Makes Them Dangerous
byThe QR code’s URL can take you to a phishing website that tries to trick you into entering your username or password for another website.
Can The Return Of The Ruble Challenge The Dollar?
byRussia, by buying gold and pegging the Ruble to the yellow metal, is trying to challenge the dollar. Will it work?
Is Russia Committing Genocide In Ukraine?
byAs evidence of war crimes emerges, there is reason to believe that genocide is taking place in Ukraine.
No Country For Muslim Women
byRape culture against Muslim women being hailed by chants of ‘Jai Shri Ram,’ a Hindu slogan, says a lot about the state of affairs in India.
The Murky Side Of Cricket
byThere has to be a concerted effort by each sportsperson, and us all, to restore the great tradition of fair play, candour, and justice.