If Suppandi Were To Be The PM Of India
bySuppandi has decided to become the Prime Master of India. Please vote for him. Our politics will be cute & exciting.
Madras News
How Cheap Labour Fuels India’s Election Campaigns
byPolitical parties source merchandise without paying minimum wages; there’s no transparency to identify forced labour.
On Love & Affection
byIn human relations you can learn very little from books: you have to learn from the people with whom you work and live.
Migratory Gods
byAbstract, personal and provocative – Nalini Priyadarshni’s abstract poem reflects on the role of religion in elections.
Why Emotional Intelligence Is More Important Than IQ
byDaniel Goleman’s book Emotional Intelligence is fascinating. Please don’t read it on a busy bus.
Where’s The Money For NYAY?
byIt’s important to reframe the questions on NYAY; the focus needs to shift from fiscal constraints to good governance.
The Problem With None Of The Above
byNOTA is, in equal parts, an instrument of protest & a tool that reflects inherent caste prejudice.
The Zafarnama: When Aurangzeb Broke The Oath Sworn Upon The Qur’an
byThe Zafarnama, a letter sent by Guru Gobind Singh, rebukes Aurangzeb for breaking the oath sworn upon the Qur’an.
When Women Paid Tax To Cover Their Breasts
byIn India, lower caste women were forced to pay taxes to cover their breasts. It was called the Breast Tax.
Hold Tight
byThe pretence of being one family is easy; hold tight, capture the moment, and seal it in a wooden frame.
Subramania Bharati’s Poetry & Patriotism
bySubramania Bharathi’s legacy is an outstanding example of how poetry can be a vehicle for social change.
Tuberculosis, The Killer Disease, Is Back With A Vengeance
byThanks to antimicrobial resistance, TB is more potent than ever. But we are stuck with antiquated treatment regimens.
The Many Lives Of Land
byIn a multi-dimensional perspective, land moves in and out of commodity status & is far from just a marketable product.
How India’s Telecom Companies Engage In Predatory Price Wars
byIndia’s telecom giants engage in price wars by borrowing from the banks; banks take the risk, but companies reap profits.
The Untold Story Of Piero’s Pregnant Madonna
byPiero Della Francesca’s famed fresco, Madonna del Parto, tells the story of syncretism & universality.