Population Genetics Debunks Notions Of Racial Purity & Caste Supremacy
byUntil the latter part of the Middle Ages, the nomenclature of Brahmin castes exhibited a common inheritance to lower caste names.
Opinion
In Heavily Militarised Kashmir, The Upcoming India Elections Do Not Inspire Hope
byIf Modi wins another term, what would it mean for the residents in the Muslim-majority northern region of Kashmir?
The Story Of Hosay: A Saga Of Defiance & Celebration
byThe Hosay celebrations recall not just the sacrifice of Hussein but those who were slain in 1884.
Neuroprosthesis: The New Research That Helped A Paralysed Man to Speak
byNeuroprosthesis allowed a person with severe paralysis to speak in sentences by directly translating impulses from his brain to his vocal tract into words that display as text on a screen.
A Holiday Marked By Palestinian Christian Sorrow
byIsrael’s response to the Hamas attack has resulted in severe restrictions on freedom of movement for Palestinian christians.
The Moscow Attack Signals A Resurgence Of Global Terrorist Organisations
byThe Moscow attack shows that both ISIS-K and al-Qaeda have gained strength in Afghanistan under the Taliban.
Is Democracy Under Attack In India?
byLet us hope that instead of becoming a diminished democracy, India will become a resilient, self-correcting democracy.
Unemployment Is Soaring In India. So, Why Is Modi Favoured To Win Another Term?
byUnemployment in India is at a record high. The economy is struggling with only a few at the top benefitting. Is Modi likely to win another term? If so, why?
The CAA Is Exclusionary, Discriminatory & Arbitrary
byThe CAA with its exclusionary objectives and discriminatory provisions targets Muslims.
Electoral Bonds: Legalised Bribery, Quid Pro Quo Or Extortion?
byWhy would corporations purchase electoral bonds worth thousands of crores to fund political parties?
Bitcoin: The Gambler’s Currency
byGiven the volatility, environmental impact and criminality, will cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin gain traction again?
Donald Trump Has Made An Art Of Political Survival
byTrump is unlike any other politician in modern American history. His political resilience makes clear the U.S. is in the midst of a historical change.
Trump’s Supporters Think He Is A ‘Saviour’
byTrump’s admirers scribbled messages on the bus such as, “You are anointed and appointed by God to be the President.”
Pakistan’s ‘Sham Democracy’
by‘Pakistan is a sham democracy. The country is tightly controlled by the military generals.
The Perils Of Peddling Myths As History
byThe BJP & the Sangh Parivar’s historical revisionism—based on dubious claims—is dangerous for India’s social fabric.