China-US Rivalry: Sleepwalking Into War?
byThe Naval build-up in the South China Sea & the Indian Ocean is an ominous portent; it could lead to a global disaster.
Madras News
Coming Home
byHema Nair’s poem paints the moments of coming home – a delicate touch, a lazy smile & an intimate tête-à-tête.
How The Largest Air Evacuation In History Unfolded
byA distinguished diplomat who handled the evacuation of 176,000 Indians, narrates how Air India carried out this task.
When The Japanese Invaded The Andaman & Nicobar Islands
byThe Japanese massacred 3000 Indians when they invaded the Andamans. Why did Bose stay mum about Japanese atrocities?
Arnos Pathiri: The German Jesuit Who Compiled A Sanskrit Grammar Book
byA German Jesuit priest produced a Sanskrit grammar book, translated Ramayana & Mahabharata – & wrote Malayalam works.
Putin’s Diplomatic Judo
byVladimir Putin, the Russian judo master, is using the principles of judo to diplomacy – and winning hands down.
Are Humans Innately Materialistic?
byAristotle’s theory needs revision – Man is not a social animal, he is a materialistic animal.
Out On A Limb
byA tree in a city inspires Sophia Naz to pen this beautiful verse.
The Hadiya Case: A Battle For Fundamental Rights
byHadiya & Shafin Jahan’s case raises an important question: are we guaranteed our fundamental rights?
Where Are The Climate Change Leaders?
byBold action. Smart action. Action that puts us on the right side of history. That’s the climate leadership we need.
Aleksandr Scriabin: The Messiah Of Experimental Music
byAleksandr Scriabin took the untrodden path, seeking an amalgamation of cultures & coalescence of music.
What Happened To The Lofty Goal Of Eradicating Poverty & Hunger?
byThe goals & resolutions to eradicate poverty & hunger remain unfulfilled. The UN must pontificate less & act more.
The Need For A Safe Pilgrimage Policy At Sabarimala
bySabarimala needs a safe pilgrimage policy that addresses environmental & public health concerns effectively.
What I Said
byAnannya Dasgupta’s charming, romantic, and artful verse is imaginative as it is alluring.
Why India Needs To Militarize Its Outer Space
byIndia’s policy towards the militarization of space, though lofty & idealistic, is outdated. It needs a thorough overhaul.