The parochial Indian campus
The Indian university campuses have instead transformed into hotbeds of parochialism with groupings along caste, religious, ethnic, linguistic and regional lines as well as ideological affiliation.
Articles
The Mastermind behind Naatu Naatu’s victory
The ‘Natu Natu’ song has a special place in the history of world cinema. Many people have questions like Will Indian cinema win an Oscar? Is a Telugu film going to Oscar? ‘RRR: Raudram Ranam Rudhiram’ has dispelled such suspicions.
Indian Voter – The final decision maker
Elections in India are watched and scrutinized across the world since it sees the largest number of registered voters exercising their vote.
Militancy in Eastern Congo and the Human Cost of Neglect
Persistent crisis of militancy in Eastern Congo, the recent massacre by the Allied Democratic Forces in North Kivu province in the light of humanitarian impact, regional instability, and global security concerns signifies the need for strategic interventions like strengthening local systems.
Coaching Classes: What do you call a group of parrots?
The essay analyses the effect of coaching industry on the Indian youth and what they mean for the education system and economy, and teaching as a profession.
BJP’s Odia Pride Campaign in Odisha: Strategy and Success
HIghlighting Odia pride and incompetence of Naveen Patnaik and BJD to resist non-Odia bureaucrats from ruling the state, Narendra Modi led BJP to victory
2024 Election Results: A primer on India’s four largest states
With weak partners, NDA’s performance in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar and West Bengal has been dented by regional parties.
Elections and Foreign Policy – A tightrope walk?
2024 election season saw the BJP highlighting Indian leadership of the G20, success of Operation Ganga, evacuation of Indians from war-torn Ukraine with the Opposition criticizing the incumbent on the stand-off in Galwan as well as the alleged occupation of around 2000 sq km of Indian territory by China (a claim disputed by the current government).
Indian Mangoes- Owner’s Pride, Passerby’s Envy
Owing to their great taste, Indian mangoes have also been used to build relationships as tools of diplomacy.
Rise of Influencers in Politics – Real Opinions, or a Money Game?
While the monetization policies of YouTube and X led to more content creators, influencers also led the political discourse during 2024 elections unlike earlier.
From Hero to Meme: How Social Media Shapes Political Images in India
Memes and social media have become crucial in political discourse. The article talks on Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi’s perceptions.
Sinking Public Discourse in the Indian Election 2024
Problem lies in simplifying complex issues into binary oppositions, marginalizing moderate voices, and employing charged language to stifle nuanced discussion.
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