When Elections Become Festivals Of Demagoguery
byHate speech & religious bigotry are turning out to be the magic mantra for political candidates to reap electoral gains.
Opinion
The Politics Of Apology
byThe democratic system that is supposed to guarantee us our constitutional rights has let many of us down.
If Suppandi Were To Be The PM Of India
bySuppandi has decided to become the Prime Master of India. Please vote for him. Our politics will be cute & exciting.
How Cheap Labour Fuels India’s Election Campaigns
byPolitical parties source merchandise without paying minimum wages; there’s no transparency to identify forced labour.
On Love & Affection
byIn human relations you can learn very little from books: you have to learn from the people with whom you work and live.
Where’s The Money For NYAY?
byIt’s important to reframe the questions on NYAY; the focus needs to shift from fiscal constraints to good governance.
Tuberculosis, The Killer Disease, Is Back With A Vengeance
byThanks to antimicrobial resistance, TB is more potent than ever. But we are stuck with antiquated treatment regimens.
How India’s Telecom Companies Engage In Predatory Price Wars
byIndia’s telecom giants engage in price wars by borrowing from the banks; banks take the risk, but companies reap profits.
Why Growing Attacks On NGOs Globally Is A Matter Of Concern
byGovernments across the world are demonising & vilifying activists who dare to stand up for the rights of others.
India & Saudi: Grey Areas Of Diplomacy
byIndia cannot look at bilateral relationships as a zero-sum game nor can it wean away the Saudis from Pakistan.
The Miracles Of Pollywood
byElections in India, called festivals of democracy, are engineered by the media & manipulated by the political actors.
When Mothers Exhort Their Children To Kill & Die
byThere’s a worrying trend. A growing number of women are championing extremism, exhorting their children to kill & die.
Can War Be Justified?
byIs it morally justified to kill people for a cause, however noble? Is it Dharma to annihilate people?
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.
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.