Why Do Dogs Bark?
byA barking dog has something to say. We need patience & willingness to understand.
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Partisan Historiography Is Perilous—Diplomacy Must Not Succumb To Political Optics
byA nation’s history is a continuum, a legacy that should not be chucked in the bin for political optics. Those who do not want to take the trouble to understand the past cannot figure out the present.
Chennai
byHere’s a love letter to Chennai. If you love the city, do read and share this poem.
How Stella Mudge, An English Cabarer Dancer, Became The Maharani Of Kapurthala
byThe fascinating love story between Stella Mudge, an English cabaret dancer and Paramjit Singh, the Prince of Kapurthala, had many twists and turns.
The French Reject The Far Right
byThe far-right lost the elections in France. How did that happen?
Decoding The ‘Great Indian Head Wobble’
byOne may never be able to crack the true meaning of the ‘great Indian head wobble.’ However, this infectious gesture will become a part of one’s response while dealing with it.
As Britain Goes To Polls, Starmer Seems Headed For A Spectacular ‘Supermajority’
byA vote against the Conservatives will turn into a vote for the Labour Party—it is likely to give them the biggest majority of any party since 1832.
The Far-Right Has Surged In France. But Will It Form A Government?
byThe coming days are going to be extraordinary for French politics as alliances will be made & perhaps some broken. The French people, meanwhile, will hold their breath and ponder what all of this means for the future of their country.
The Lone Walk
byCan we ever ready ourselves to face life changing moments?
How Alexander Fleming Discovered Penicillin, The Antibiotic That Changed The World
byFleming, who served in the Army Medical Corps, saw many of his fellow soldiers die from infections. He dedicated his life to finding a cure.
Could The Ukraine War Turn Into A Wider Global Conflict?
byWar is knocking on the door. One small misunderstanding could threaten global peace for decades and possibly wipe out humanity.
Kushti
byIs Kushti, the art of wrestling, merely a physical challenge? Or is it a test of will power and technique?
Writing The Woman’s Life
byLopamudra Banerjee’s narrative essay is a powerful reflection on the realities of writing the woman’s life.
Remembering The Dalit Panthers
byThe Dalit Panthers, a social movement against caste discrimination, championed equality and fought to restore the dignity of people oppressed by caste hierarchy.
Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s First Female President, Inherits A Country Ravaged By Violence
bySheinbaum must now govern a country that has become polarised by López Obrador’s policies and governing style.