8 Billion People: Here’s How Climate Change & Population Growth Threaten Public Health
byHot weather and fossil fuel gases exacerbate allergies, asthma & respiratory problems, as well as cardiovascular disease.
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The Journey Of The Chilli
byHow did chillies come to India? How did they become an integral part of the cuisine?
COP27: The World Is Burning More Fossil Fuels Than Ever
byOne year on from the Glasgow Climate Summit, the world is using more fossil fuels. Why is this the case?
Why Do We Elect People Who Hurt Us?
byIn a society riddled with hierarchical power distribution systems, we need to examine why we elect people who hurt us.
Praise For The Subaltern
byHere’s a powerful poem in praise of the abandoned subaltern. Read it.
Brazil’s President Lula Faces A Damaged Economy & A Deeply Divided Country
byOne of the keys to the future Lula government is whether his coalition can stay together.
Somadeva’s Kathasaritasagara: A Tale Of Lesbian Love?
bySomadeva’s Kathasaritasagara, an eleventh century book, tells the story of lesbian love, innocence & purity of friendship.
On Gurus, Godmen & Conmen
byThe self-appointed Godmen of the twentieth century eschewed asceticism and chose a life of opulence, fanfare & power-politics.
Signatures Of Alien Technology Could Be How Humanity First Finds Extraterrestrial Life
byTwo astronomers who work on the search for extraterrestrial intelligence try to characterise & detect signs of technology originating from beyond Earth.
A Beginner’s Guide To Indian Gods For The Wannabe Hippie
byA poet came up with an ekphrastic verse inspired by a poster in her kitchen. We have decided to publish it. Read it here.
Chiune Sugihara: The Japanese Diplomat Who Rescued Thousands Of Jews
byIt is estimated that Chiune Sugihara, the Japanese diplomat, rescued over 6,000 Jews by issuing them transit visas.
Four Scenarios For A World In Disorder
byOne hopes the horrors of the 20th century combined with the unimaginable destructiveness of modern weaponry limit potential conflict escalation.
Rishi Sunak Faces A Very Different Economy
bySunak will struggle to blame his predecessors for the new fiscal squeeze the UK faces.
Why Do We Laugh?
byMay laughter find you in the most difficult of times.
Zero Point, West Of Bhutan
byHere’s a poem about how a place transforms its character — slowly but surely.