Encounter and the value of Myth
Truth or falsity of the dominant narrative doesn’t affect its validity as long as it’s appealing to the newly awakened sentiments or senses of the people
Theels
Theels are thoughts and feelings working together — a mode of expression that places emotion on equal footing with reason. This section publishes personal essays, philosophical reflections and opinion pieces that resist easy categorisation. If it makes you think and feel at the same time, it belongs here.
Could a visit to outer space change you?
Space-travel could be an amazing and effective means of achieving a collective consciousness that recognizes the dangers posed by a sectarian mindset
Capitalism and the pursuit of freedom
Social and economic policies are tangible manifestations of the moral and spiritual perspectives the society holds dear to them. They are representations of the lexicons of morality that serve as the principle guiding values that dictate the ‘inherent’ nature of human beings. The transition from the feudal to the capitalist signaled a shift and a…
Decoding leisure leisurely
Two concepts most intimately associated with Leisure are free time and the quality of experience and involvement in an activity with no stark material benefits
From shadows to stars: To minds of beauty
Rohith, Sushant … You knew the stuff you were made of. Stardust.
You knew the place you were going to be. Rest in love, until the dust takes another form!
Rediscovering Haiku during COVID19: Poetry and Directness of Expression
A Haiku while it seems small and simple enough, can be analyzed to mean and signify many relevant and important things. Articulating experiences with an astute eye for detail requires a clear sense of direction and use of specific language.
Lost in Translation: Looking through the eyes of poets
Our mind can collate all our experiences into one large entity, which in turn gives us a ‘Big Perception.’ This big picture is our subjective view of the ongoings of daily life. A lot of the time, we are lost looking for the inherent meaning of our lives. At most, we try to follow suit with others.
Ashoka University- Of the elite, for the elite, by the elite
If Ashoka University is accepted in its current form and looked at as a model to be replicated for many other universities like Krea University, such an acceptance is the final nail in the coffin for social justice and economic equality.
The Andromeda Strain – A review
Sometimes, the book might seem a bit technical, especially during the description of some reports or communications, but that goes to show the remarkable effort put in by Crichton to ensure that the readers have an authentic experience and in my opinion, his efforts paid off spectacularly.
In search of a home in Kashmir
For thirty years they’ve been away from home. For thirty years, they’ve been on this topsy-turvy journey carrying their homes in their heads
The politics of Relief Aid
It is foolish to think that any relief aid is either apolitical or unincentivized. Relief, by definition, is political. Imagine water tankers during a crisis, those which start from posh elite regions to finally reach the comparatively less well to do and underprivileged.
Lockdown lessons, nature, and our responsibility
Our mother earth has been serving us for ages. It is time that we show our responsibility towards nature which blossoms every day to make our lives a little more colorful.
Login