How QR Codes Work & What Makes Them Dangerous
byThe QR code’s URL can take you to a phishing website that tries to trick you into entering your username or password for another website.
Madras News
Can The Return Of The Ruble Challenge The Dollar?
byRussia, by buying gold and pegging the Ruble to the yellow metal, is trying to challenge the dollar. Will it work?
Is Russia Committing Genocide In Ukraine?
byAs evidence of war crimes emerges, there is reason to believe that genocide is taking place in Ukraine.
No Country For Muslim Women
byRape culture against Muslim women being hailed by chants of ‘Jai Shri Ram,’ a Hindu slogan, says a lot about the state of affairs in India.
Arrival
byFor decades, climate scientists have been warning us of the impending disaster that is about to arrive at our door steps. But why do we, as a species, continue with a ‘business-as-usual’ attitude?
The Many Stories Of Diwali Share A Common Theme Of Triumph Of Justice
byA scholar of Asian religion & popular narratives demonstrates how ancient tales in epics become part of religious practice.
Can Plastic Eating “Super Enzymes” Help Tackle Plastic Pollution?
byPlastic pollution is one of the world’s most pressing problems. We urgently need to get rid of the billions of tonnes of plastic waste. How can we tackle this challenge?
Hear My People, O Hear!
byHere’s a fascinating poem that highlights the importance of justice, equality & righteousness.
The Coup In Sudan
byThe coup in Sudan, which reinstates military rule, will not address the challenges Sudanese people face.
Palwankar Baloo: India’s First Dalit Cricketer
byPalwankar Baloo was an accomplished sportsman. But sadly, his accomplishments remain excluded, just as he was, from India’s sports history.
Hyenas Are Not Villains Of The Wild: Here’s Why
byFrom ancient folk tales to contemporary cinema, humans have narrated stories that have created a “deep-rooted disgust for the hyena.”
King Pelé
byPelé, football’s divinity personified, was born to play the beautiful sport—nothing else.
What Is The Future Of The United Nations?
byIt is evident that the P-5 will not let go their stranglehold on the organisation & the U.N. is unlikely to become the Parliament of Man.
Emoji This
byHand-written letters, crafted with love & care, have now been transformed into loveless digital keys and symbols.
Facebook’s “Smart Glasses” & The Alarming Intrusion Of Privacy
byFacebook’s smart glasses project violates the fundamental freedoms and privacy guaranteed to people across the world.