The Anatomy of Swearing
byThe history of profanity tells a fascinating tale of psychology, necessity and irreverence.
Opinion
One Country, Many Names: ‘India, That is Bharat’
byIndia is known by many names – Jambudweepa, Al-Hind, Hindustan, Tenjiku, Aryavarta, and Bharat. One country, many names.
How The Arms Trade Is Influencing Foreign Policy
byThe five permanent members of the UN Security Council collectively sell over 70 percent of the arms in the world.
Why Were India’s Revolutionaries Mostly Foreign-Grown?
byIn the Rann of Kutch, a British style student hostel pays homage to the Indian revolutionaries who emerged in London.
How Darwin’s Theory Of Evolution Applies to Religion, Art & Science
byProfessor Simon Altmann connects the dots between science, art, religion, Plato, Darwin, and his theory of evolution.
Eastern Ghouta: Voices from a Bombed-Out City
byDespite claims by the Syrian Government that civilians are not targeted, hundreds of children died & families displaced.
Are Science & Religion Intrinsically Incompatible?
byCan the ‘objective’ nature of science alone explain life’s many mysteries? How does religion help us comprehend them?
Are Humans Programmed To Feel Lonely?
byLoneliness, the most ignored human condition, affects people across the world – the young, the old, married, single & divorced.
Of Love, Hate, Hate-Crimes & Elections
byWhen love blossoms, religions and cultures mingle. Then why are we buying into divisive political narratives?
Does India Need To Give Love a Chance?
byIn the land of the Kamasutra and the Taj Mahal, uninhibited love still remains a taboo concept.
Are We Ready For The Robot Sex Revolution?
byAt what point does the artificial simulation of sex go too far?
Could Bhil Archers Be India’s Key To The Olympics?
byLiving out the legendary legacy of Ekalavya, the Bhil archers of today are India’s best bet at an Olympic medal in archery.
Of India, ASEAN & China: The Need For Greater Humanitarian Effort
byAs India fosters an economic and strategic partnership with the ASEAN nations, it needs to focus on humanitarian cooperation.
Would Gandhi Have Approved Of Mandatory Aadhaar Cards?
byIs there a difference between the id cards that Mahatma Gandhi protested against, and the Aadhar card we are made to accept today?
The Pragmatism Behind Modi-Netanyahu Bonhomie
byIndia-Israel diplomatic relations are driven by pragmatism, not clouded by sentimentality.