Why The Indian Rupee Was Devalued
byIn 1931, one rupee was worth 18 pennies. But today, a rupee will buy barely more than a penny. How has the rupee devalued?
Opinion
How American Private Armies Plan to Colonize Afghanistan
byPrivate armies want to handle Afghanistan’s security along the East India Company model. History warns against this.
The Half Baked Narratives Around Narcotics
byThe use (and abuse) of drugs is backed by many narratives. Not all are rooted in fact.
How Indian Politics Sidelines Women
byIt has been 20 years of delay for the Women’s Reservation Bill. What can we do to have more women in Parliament?
Feku, Fakery And The Fake News Band Wagon
byFake news has been around since the time of mythologies. The power of rumours has led to revolutions, riots and retweets.
Why India Should Help Fight Boko Haram
byBoko Haram, the dreaded Islamic terror outfit in West Africa is destabilizing the region. How can India help fight this menace?
The Scourge Of Child Slavery In India
byWith over 60 million child slaves, India’s growth story is void and meaningless till the problem is tackled head-on.
Learning from History: Why India defends Bhutan
byBhutan is the location of a tense face-off between nuclear-armed neighbours. Why does India defend Bhutan against China?
Modi In Israel: Fulfilling Nehru’s Promise
byIndia’s first Prime Minister, Nehru, made a promise to visit Israel. Six decades later, Modi is fulfilling that promise.
Is India A Lawless Land Of Lynch Mobs?
byIn a country with the world’s largest written Constitution, the rule of law remains a mere principle.
Why India Is the World’s Largest Spammer
byThe Prime Minister’s Office spams users with his messages. Does this explain why India is the world’s largest spamming nation?
The Indian Pariah Dog
byThe average street dog in India has a legacy as old as India itself. The INDog evolved from 15,000 years of Natural Selection.
The Great Fire Of London
byThe Great Fire of 1666 was the biggest blaze London had ever seen. Even today, there are many lessons to be learnt.
The Well Hung British Parliament
byThe losers are the winners and vice versa in Britain’s election – or so some would have you believe. Parliament hangs in the balance.
Indira Gandhi and Theresa May: Masters of Self-Sabotage
byBlinded by hubris, both Indira Gandhi and Theresa May suffered self-inflicted electoral defeats.