The farcical benefits of simultaneous elections
After Amit Shah reiterating his position on the need for simultaneous elections, it was Chief Election Commissioner OP Rawat's turn to voice his opinion on the same. He said…
Suraj Kumar Thube
The contingent mysticism of Art
Carl Schmitt, renowned for his wide ranging critique of liberalism, once famously said," All true politics is based on the distinction between a friend and an enemy." Explicating his concept…
A Neoliberal Earthquake
As the BJP dipped below hundred seats in the recently concluded election in Gujarat, it was nervousness and not a sense of triumph that absorbed the party supporters at large.…
Indian Middle Class : A Breed Of Cringeworthy Platitudes
"We condemn the killing of Gauri Lankesh." "Culprits will be taken under arrest." " They will not be spared." "Justice will be served". Welcome to the world of Indian platitudes.…
Cultural Shadows Of The Political Army
Hate speech, lynching, mob violence, ransacking public property etcetera have become a part and parcel of our daily lives. The right wing cultural brigade of the Sangh Parivar increasingly finds…
The News Demonetisation Devoured
One month after the demonetization decision, things have become more complicated and messy. The Aam Aadmi who was suppose to benefit from it still finds herself bemused in all walks…
Virtues Of Being An Informed Ignorant!
" Success ke piche mat bhago...excellence...excellence ka picha karo...success jhak maarke tumhare pass ayegi.." - Amir Khan, 3 Idiots. At a time when catastrophic events are happening around us,…
Thinking Is A Responsibility
We all constantly hear the lament of how our education system is in a mess. Education today is…
Rethinking Gandhi
October 2, like all public holidays, is cherished as a token appreciation for the reason behind the…
Questioning The Urban, Mainstream Perception Of Kashmir
The Kashmir unrest refuses to show any signs of decline. Innocent Kashmiris are getting caught unawares to the incessant sprinkling of pellets toward them. The hyper patriot news channels look…
Kashmir: An Impasse In Collective Conscience
One more uprising in the Kashmir valley, one more scenario where people suddenly realize the gravity of the issue is here. The political…
Euro Cup Final: A Neutral Point Of Happiness.
" I go about the world, hand out-stretched, and in the stadium I plead : ' A pretty move, for the love of God.' And when good football happens, I…
Knowledge Through Entertainment
Knowledge is empowering. It is enriching. It keeps you aware, makes one conversant with issues and broadens your horizon in a rapidly changing world. Seen through a traditional…
The Political Rationale Behind Terrorist Activities
The recent "lone wolf" attack at a gay night club in Orlando which saw 50 people being brutally killed has sent shock waves across the globe. The incident has rightly…
The New Middle East :The World After The Arab Spring
The advent of the Arab Spring marked a cataclysmic shift in the way Middle East was perceived across the globe. The Arabs living in the complex countries of this region…
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