Saeeda Bano: India’s First Female Newscaster
bySaeeda Bano’s story is exceptional, especially for a single Muslim woman during one of the most difficult times for India.
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How Grameen Bank Empowered Millions Of Women Entrepreneurs
byGrameen Bank’s financial and socio-economical success is a testimony to the power of micro-finance to effect social change.
Has The Wagner Group Mutiny Seriously Weakened Putin?
byThe Wagner group mutiny exposes Russia’s fragile regime; it is a missed opportunity for Ukraine.
Artificial Intelligence Is A Threat To Humanity: Here’s Why
byDespite AI posing an enormous threat to humanity, large multinational corporations who create AI tools remain unregulated.
Death Space
byWhat happens when something in you – or someone close to you – dies? Here’s a poignant poem.
Police Brutality & Torture Are Endemic In India: Here’s Why
byReforms need to be done within the police force, and the consequence of gender-based violence by the men in khaki should be addressed.
India’s Democracy Is In A State Of Decline: Here’s Why
byThe BJP’s propaganda machinery extolls Prime Minister Modi’s greatest achievement as improving India’s image on the global stage. But these sycophants don’t talk about the democratic decline in the country.
The Camera’s Journey: From Capturing Images To A Weapon Of Surveillance
byThe evolution of the camera–from a philosophical idea to a surveillance tool–is fascinating. Read it.
Fraudulent History
byDo we live in silos fraudulently created by history? A poet shares his thoughts through verse.
Domesticity
byWhere do we find ourselves? In our dreams? Or, in our reality? Antara, a poet, juxtaposes reality & dreams through verse.
Elimination Of Child Labour Must Be At The Forefront Of Global Policy
byAn inclusive approach in global development thinking to protect children will alleviate a grave danger to the next generation.
Dhanvanthi Rama Rau: The Activist Who Championed Family Planning In India
byDhanvanthi Rama Rau’s legacy–as the woman who directed India down the path of planned parenthood–survives to this day.
How Hypersonic Missiles Work
byHypersonic missiles threaten national & global security. An aerospace engineer explains how they work & elucidates the unique threats they pose.
Akhand Bharat & Politcal Propaganda
byThe idea of Akhand Bharat is merely a tool for propagdanda. Nothing more.
Kabaddi, Kabaddi, Kabaddi, Kabaddi…
byThe Buddha loved to play Kabaddi; so did the Pandavas and Kauravas from the Mahabharata. Kabaddi, which has a 4000-year-old history, is now a hot & happening global sport.