Revisiting The First Quarter Of The 21st Century
The first quarter of the 21st Century ended with the conclusion of the Year 2025. Twenty-five years (2001-25) is not a very long time, but merely a brief flicker when […]
Archaeologists: Individual Clans Created Moai Statues
Statues with the huge face were carved out of solid stones around AD 1300-1700. These massive stone statues, called Moai, can be seen on Easter Island (or Rapa Nui in […]
Celebrating The Power Of Art In Troubled Times
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences honoured Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai with the Nobel Prize in Literature for the year 2025 on October 9 “for his compelling and visionary oeuvre […]
Last Supper And No Resurrection: Godard
He opted for euthanasia and ended his life four years ago as he was convinced that there was nothing more to offer. Before leaving this world, he mentioned in his […]
His Next Book To Remain Sealed Until 2114
Noted Indian author Amitav Ghosh (b. July 11, 1956) wants no one to touch his next manuscript until the year 2114. Perhaps, he plans to leave a prophecy for his […]
The Child Of Sufferings
“The scars on our children’s faces/will look for you./Our children’s amputated legs/will run after you.” It seems that it is not just a verse, but a curse. Mosab Abu Toha […]
The ‘Illiberal’ Liberal Arts
If we must turn to AI for answers to any and every question, can we not get AI to help us ask the right question? That was the first thought […]
Salvador Dalí: The Sentry Of Hell
Western art was seemingly enjoying a pleasant leisure at the beginning of the 20th Century. However, two Spaniards invaded the World of Western Art quite unexpectedly, with Pablo Picasso (born […]
The Neoliberalist Bids Adieu
He was a controversial, but popular figure. In fact, controversy played an important role in his stardom. However, the strength of his words has never been questioned. Jorge Mario Pedro […]
Boundless Ocean Of Politics 