Assassinations – The Poisoned Chalice
A brief account of assassinations which have happened in over a few centuries and the repercussions it leaves behind.
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Guns and Roses: The war-mongering peace paradox
The world is no longer divided into East or West, capitalist or socialist, communist or democratic but rather on geopolitics and economic might – around War.
The INDIA outside INDIA
The skies are open and so are the seas which flow freely without any distinguishing marks as boundaries which are man-made but the minute a step is taken or put in another country, the law comes into force and national legitimacy needs to be proved in terms of citizenship. The experience of crossing boundaries is…
I Miss Sparta
I miss SpartaThough born 750 years post the Magna CartaEngulfed in the humdrum of Consumerist lifeI long when sparkles from dories flyHopping for groceries on my old rusty carHow wonderful it would be to rein in Pegasus and fly off to adventures afarFollowing the same old daily routineWhat an experience it would be to fight…
Vulnerable languages fading into oblivion
Every 14 days, a language perishes. It is estimated that there are more than 7,000 living languages used in the world, but at the current rate of language loss UNESCO predicts that half of them will be extinct by 2100. Over the decades, our world has suffered the death of hundreds of languages and with…
Jai Prakash Narayan: The light that never fades
Narayan passed on at his home in Patna on 8th October 1979, from the impacts of diabetes and heart disease
Tomb of Sand – Painting the trivial from a palette of extraordinary colors
“Tomb of Sand” gives us a genuine, realistic resolution in the author’s distinctive manner, in contrast to most novels that purport to have a realistic touch with fantasy-like endings
Rise of Economic Nationalism in the U.S. – Whither Globalization?
The trend of inward-looking politics in the backdrop of globalisation can be interpreted to be a resurgence of Economic Nationalism in the U.S
Impact of the rise of right-wing politics in India on Institutions
The Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) rise in the Indian political circles has been well documented for a considerable amount of time. But in 2014, a resurgence of sorts caused BJP to come to power for the second time in over 16 years. BJP’s meticulous rise to power marks an era of the political right-wing dominating politics, not only in India but in other notable powers of the world as well.
Diversified ethnic demography of Afghanistan
In Afghanistan, these ethnic identities and groups have further played the role of creating political power blocs centred around them. The regions of the country are further divided on the basis of such ethnic identities.
The Indian National Congress: Problems, Challenges and the Way Forward
For any political party to thrive in conditions as hostile as the Indian political climate, the presence of a strong, astute leader capable enough to tackle dynamic political conditions is very critical. And it is the absence of a strong figure capable enough to tackle and counter the rise of the BJP that is hurting Congress’ aspirations to rise to power.
Cultural Significance of Salt in South India
Salt is considered as goddess Lakshmi. As Lakshmi and Vishnu reside in the pal kadal (Sea of milk, abode of Vishnu) and as salt (at least the majority) is also extracted from the sea, Tamils perceive salt as Lakshmi.
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