When Killing Journalists Is The New Normal
byThe world over, impunity against those who kill journalists is the new normal. It’s an ominous portent for democracy.
Opinion
Yemen’s Humanitarian Crisis & Counter-Terrorism Legislation
byCriminalising lawful humanitarian engagement & cutting aid organisations puts millions of Yemenis on the brink of famine.
Can Music Be Used To Brainwash People?
byThe role of music in mind-control has a fascinating history; it has intrigued psychologists, and philosophers alike.
Putin’s Diplomatic Judo
byVladimir Putin, the Russian judo master, is using the principles of judo to diplomacy – and winning hands down.
Are Humans Innately Materialistic?
byAristotle’s theory needs revision – Man is not a social animal, he is a materialistic animal.
The Hadiya Case: A Battle For Fundamental Rights
byHadiya & Shafin Jahan’s case raises an important question: are we guaranteed our fundamental rights?
What Happened To The Lofty Goal Of Eradicating Poverty & Hunger?
byThe goals & resolutions to eradicate poverty & hunger remain unfulfilled. The UN must pontificate less & act more.
The Need For A Safe Pilgrimage Policy At Sabarimala
bySabarimala needs a safe pilgrimage policy that addresses environmental & public health concerns effectively.
Modi’s Push For A Multilateral World
byModi’s meeting with Putin is significant; it asserts ‘strategic autonomy’ in foreign policy & calls for multilateralism.
Is Islam Incompatible With Homosexuality?
byDrew Dalton, a lecturer at the University of Sunderland, asks relevant questions about religion & sexual orientation.
Graphic Novels: Has Their Time Come?
byWhat distinguishes a graphic novel from a comic book? Why are they considered ‘inferior’ to ‘literature’?
The Nobel Scandal For Literature
byOf the 114 Nobel prize winners for literature, between 1901 and 2017, there have been only 14 women.
Social Entrepreneurship & The Art Of Celebrating Difference
bySocial entrepreneurs must gain knowledge of the communities they serve & help them scale their solutions.
The Curious Case Of Raphael’s Cartoons
byWhat’s the connection between Raphael’s cartoons in Victoria and Albert Museum in London and astrological signs?
Nambi Narayanan & The ISRO Espionage Case
byA cryogenicist was framed under false charges of espionage by the state; It took a lifetime to prove his innocence.