Pandemics, Propaganda & Polarisation
byAs plague killed 10 million people, self-styled “leaders” took advantage of the situation & climbed the political ladder.
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Elephant Lives Matter
byThis story is dedicated to all the elephants who were tortured, held captive & killed by humans.
The Death Of An Artist
byAn artist interprets the world, creates perspective & permeates the world With ideas & opinions. Does an artist ever die?
Hindu Metaphysics In The Matrix
byA closer analysis of The Matrix trilogy suggests that it is embedded with many elements of Hindu metaphysics.
Understanding The Face-Off Between China & India
byTo work out a solution that safeguards India’s interests, we must take a holistic view of China’s intentions & capabilities.
The World Needs Pharmaceuticals From China & India To Beat Coronavirus
byCOVID-19 has exposed the dependencies & inter-dependencies of globalisation – moreso in the pharmaceutical industry.
It’s All In The Mind
byYour mind is to your body what your body is to your mind. It holds the key to your health.
Bengal: The Locus Of The Periphery
byIn its demand for linguistic, cultural & religious pluralism, Bengal expresses the anxiety of all those peripheralised.
In Praise Of Slowness
byBeautiful, profound, philosophical, Bhaswati’s poem explores the idea of time & juxtaposes it with the precepts of nature.
“Modi 2.0” Shows Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas & Sabka Vishwas Is A Sham
byModi’s reckless diktats, bad governance & sectarianism are pushing India closer to an inglorious idea of itself.
Navigating The “New Normal” Through Philosophy
byHow do we cope with the “new normal” forced upon us by COVID-19? Would philosophy help?
Anaïs Nin, Feminism & Erotica
byDecades after her death, Anais Nin, variously known as femme fatale, pornographer & feminist icon, evokes controversy.
Allama Mashriqi & The 1943 Bengal Famine
byEven as the Bengal famine decimated 3 million Indians, vested interests politicised relief on the basis of religion.
How China Outsmarted The U.S. At The World Health Assembly
byTrump had good cards. But Xi Jinping, finessed at diplomatic bridge, trumped Donald Trump at the World Health Assembly.
The Road
byIf there’s a verse that’s poignant & powerful – this is it. It punches you in the gut, compels you to reflect on humanity.