Why The Modi Government Is Pushing The Idea Of Atmanirbhar Bharat
by“Atmanirbhar Bharat” is merely a mantra, a catch phrase, that pushes forward a neo-liberal agenda.
Opinion
Visual Propaganda & The Systemic Stifling Of Kashmir
byKashmir bleeds, the rest of India tweets. The media turnstiles keep on spinning. The cycle repeats.
Crisis On The Nile
byThe current impasse over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on the Nile is the biggest crisis looming over Northeast Africa.
It’s Immoral To Use The Army & The Police To Crush Civilian Protests
byA state that suppresses dissent by the disproportionate use of force on its citizens cannot claim to be a democracy.
Consanguinity & The Curse Of Socially Accepted Incest
byThe archaic practice of marrying within the family, a curse on society, needs to be relegated to the dustbin of history.
Coronavirus & The Crisis Of Meaning
byThe Coronavirus pandemic has created substantial ruptures in the fabric of our society & triggered a crisis of meaning.
The Problematic Etymology Of The Word “Aurat”
byAurat, the Urdu word for a woman, originates from the Arabic “awrat,” meaning “genitalia,” “defectiveness,” & “nudity.”
Modi’s Photo-Op Diplomacy Is A Monumental Failure
byModi’s penchant for photo-ops with world leaders has turned the news turnstiles but did not deliver tangible outcomes.
Blues: The Ballads Of Oppression, Protests & Power
byThrough the Blues, black artists have created rhythm & harmony as a source of healing in an environment brimming with racism.
Chulbul Pandey, Hypermasculinity & LGBTQIA+
byWith a hypermasculine police force, those with a non-binary identity become susceptible to extortion & false charges.
In Dealing With China, India Needs A Paradigm Shift
byIndia needs to address the asymmetry in military capabilities. Diplomatically, it must punch far above its weight.
India’s Place In The UN Security Council
byAs India prepares to take its role in the UNSC, it must endeavour to focus on new opportunities for progress.
That ‘I’ In ‘Me’
byEach of us is as unique – or distinctive – as our signature or fingerprint.
Twitter Vs Facebook: Who’s Right About Free Speech?
byTwitter & Facebook must realise that facts are sacred. However, opinion – no matter how problematic – is free.
Understanding The Face-Off Between China & India
byTo work out a solution that safeguards India’s interests, we must take a holistic view of China’s intentions & capabilities.