Fake History Is Making It’s Way Into School Text Books: Here’s How
byThe current government’s attempts to rewrite history–devoid of facts, concocted on imaginary/fantastical grounds–to suit the Hindu nationalist narrative is dangerous.
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Wealthy Nations Are Carving Up Space & Its Riches
byExisting international space laws are not well suited to handle the complicated web of private companies & nations competing for resources in space.
Srilanka’s Women Face The Brunt Of The Crisis
bySri Lankan women face the brunt of the economic crisis in the island nation. Will things get worse for women in the country?
Sedition Law & Media Rights
byThe sedition law, a 152-year-old-colonial legacy, seems to be on its last leg. As the government reexamines & reconsiders the law, the Supreme Court’s opinion could set the tone for civil liberties and determine the future of this archaic law.
Will Russia Declare ‘War’ Today & Use It To Double Down On Attacks?
byA declaration of war would allow Russia to mobilize its population to fight a longer war, which Putin initially assumed he would have won by now.
False Dowry & Rape Accusations Are Fuelling Men’s Rights Movement in India
byFalse dowry & rape accusations are being weaponised to ruin men. Organised rackets are twisting the law & falsely accusing men of sexual assault.
On Fake News & Trolls
byFake news has no place in a civilised society. But we are witnessing unprecedented level of fake news, particularly on social media.
Is Space War Inevitable?
byCountries have expressed concern of an arms race in outer space, and underlined that space weapons would pose a “grave danger for international peace and security.”
U.S. Military Emissions Are Causing Heatwaves In The Indian Sub Continent
byThe U. S military releases more carbon than a total of 140 countries, causing intense heatwaves in the Indian subcontinent.
Elon Musk’s Plans For Twitter Could Make Its Misinformation Problems Worse
byGiven challenges–such as doxxing and other malicious personal harms online–it’s important for user authentication methods to preserve privacy.
Hindu Rashtra, Weapons Of Mass Distraction & The Indian Economy
byIndia can progress only if those holding the reins of power shift their focus away from religious polarisation and focus on economic development.
‘Satan II’: Russia’s New Nuclear Missile Test-Launch
byRussia test-launched Sarmat, a new Inter Continental Ballistic Missile. Putin declared it a warning to those who “try to threaten our country.” What could this mean?
Muslims Have Contributed Enormously To India. Why Are They Under Attack?
byWhat is happening right now in India is a matter of great concern. Deliberate manufacturing of hate is bad politics. It’s bad for the economy. It threatens the internal security & stability of the country.
Elon Musk’s Bid Spotlights Twitter’s Unique Role In Public Discourse
byBecause of Musk’s other businesses, Twitter’s ability to influence public opinion in the sensitive industries–aviation & automobile industry–would automatically create a conflict of interest.
Worrying Signs Of The Indian Economy
byHyper inflation & unemployment are worrying signs. Is the Indian economy robust enough to survive this?