The Odds Must Be Crazy: Decoding Murphy’s Law
byWhy don’t things go as per plan? The answer lies in an urban legend & Sreedhar Vinnakota decodes it for you.
Opinion
Parkinsons, Piero & The State of ‘Inappropriate Happiness’
byCan art help one deal with illness? Simon Altmann’s story about his struggle with an unwelcome intruder: Parkinson’s.
Why China & Pakistan Support Jihadi Terror Groups
byBy protecting Jihadi terrorists like Masood Azhar through the UN system, China & Pakistan are abetting global terrorism.
India’s Diplomatic Relations With Central Asia: A Perspective
byIndia’s relationship with Central Asia is driven by trade, pragmatism, and geo-strategic realities.
Are American Social Media Giants Colonising India?
byIs India in danger of turning into a digital colony for American social media corporations?
The CBI’s Bizarre Misadventure In Kolkata
byThe CBI needs to work hard to regain its lost reputation; India’s standing as a functioning democracy has taken a hit.
How India’s Land Banks Displace The Poor
byAcross India, land banks raise questions of ownership, rights and land use.
The Cultural Conundrums Of Organ Donation
byIs the low rate of organ donation in India a by-product of religious & cultural beliefs?
The Women Who Enriched The Indian Constitution
byFifteen women members of the Constituent Assembly made substantial contributions to the Constitution. Here’s how.
The Obscene Iniquity Of Inequality
byThe gap between the rich and the poor is iniquitous. How can we rectify this deplorable situation?
Tulsi Gabbard: The Female Avatar Of Frank Underwood?
byTulsi Gabbard, the US Congresswoman running to President, criticizes her country but admires authoritarian strongmen.
Cruel, Racist & Hippie: How Indian Films Stereotype White People
byWhy are white people stereotyped & misrepresented as ‘cruel,’ ‘racist,’ sexually immoral and ‘hippie’ in Indian films?
The Role Of A Horse In The Indo-Aryan Migration Debate
byThe horse, called Ashva during the Vedic times, is now at the centre of a controversial historical debate.
India’s Longstanding Commitment To The Palestinian Cause
byWith the de-hyphenation of relations between Israel & Palestine, can India take the role of an honest mediator of peace?
Socrates’ Skype Call On The Rafale Deal
bySocrates’ decides to have a Skype call to learn more about the Rafale deal. These are the minutes of the meeting.