Karl Marx & The Curious Case Of Corona Mata
byWhy did the Uttar Pradesh government demolish the Corona Mata temple? What explains the lack of outrage from the Hindutva ecosystem regarding the demolition of the temple?
Opinion
The Surreality Of Indian Vaccination
byThe government has announced that 2.16 billion dosages will be administered by December. But the numbers don’t add up.
Biden & Putin’s Geneva Summit
byWhy is the Biden-Putin Summit significant? What does it say about the nature of global politics?
The Curious Connection Between Obesity & Adenovirus
byEvidence from new research supports the hypothesis that viral infections may be associated with obesity in animals & humans.
Coronavirus Variants Can Evade Antibodies By Spreading Via Super-Cells
byViruses, which have co-existed with humans for a very long time, are adept at finding new ways of spreading through super cells.
Covid-19: Why The Lab Leak Theory Must Be Formally Investigated
byIn the absence of definitive proof, & without promoting conspiracy theories, there needs to be a serious international conversation about the origin of SARS-CoV-2.
Biden’s March Of Folly
byBiden’s erroneous approach in dealing with Iran is leading to a China, Russia, Iran, Pakistan & Afghanistan axis.
Here’s The Real Reason Behind The Distorted Narratives On Lakshadweep
byThe crime rate in Lakshadweep extremely negligible. But why is the government painting its people as ‘anti-nationals?’
Pandemic Profiteering In India: Has Humanity Reached A New Low?
byWith medical institutions failing to cope with the rising tide of infections, a thriving black market is filling the gaps.
Here’s The Real Reason Why Baba Ramdev Attacks Modern Medicine
byRamdev’s attack on modern medicine is motivated by more than just economic interest.
Moral Quandaries & Hope In The Face Of Fear
byOur imaginations today are far too marooned by trepidation. Yet there’s hope, the fundamental principle of human resilience.
The Dangers Diplomats Face
byThreats to Indian interests arise not only from direct attacks, but also from fractured domestic politics that erode the ability of the host government to protect diplomats.
Why Illiberal Democracies Have Difficulty Fighting The Coronavirus Pandemic
byCOVID-19 provides evidence that illiberal democracies are ill equipped to tackle crises that require protecting the lives of people.
Israel-Palestine Ceasefire: The Unanswered Questions
byIs it possible to realise the ‘two–state solution’?
Peptides & The Biology Of Emotions
byPeptides are our molecules of emotion, the emblematic icons of our feelings. They also hold the key to better medicine.