Tackling The ‘Barbarians’
It is known that the British had suffered a bloody and miserable defeat in the First Anglo-Afghan War, in 1838-42. Although some battles took place after that war, the Britons […]
Sex… For Women
by Swarna Jana Although it is a voice of dissent; involving issues related to women, let’s start with Indian film actor Ranveer Singh, let’s not delve into the nitty gritty […]
Widening The Hiatus
Nancy Patricia Pelosi, the Speaker of the US House of Representatives, visited Taiwan on August 3, 2022, ignoring China’s objections. Although her reckless visit has deepened US-China rupture, the trip […]
Positioning People & Politics
What should the relationship between people and political parties be has long been a debate in India. Speaking at an event organised by the Asiatic Society of India, noted Sociologist, […]
The Lost Narratives Of A ‘Desire’
Desiring India: Representations through British and French Eyes 1584-1857, a recently published book, co-edited by Supriya Chaudhuri and Niranjan Goswami, has hit the headlines. It seems that the essence of […]
To Serve The Exploited
The daughter of a refugee, who had fled Afghanistan for fear of persecution from the Taliban, has secured her place in history, as she has become the first hijab-wearing Senator […]
A Goodwill Gesture
The 1,200-year-old Valmiki Temple in Pakistan shall be restored, after a long legal battle. The Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) – a statutory board of the Government of Pakistan that […]
On A Suicidal Mistake
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that the world is just one miscalculation away from nuclear annihilation. Speaking at the UN Conference on the Non-proliferation of Nuclear Weapons in New […]
A Fanatic, With A Difference
He had become an eye surgeon (or ophthalmologist), after earning a Master’s Degree in Surgery. However, he shall always be remembered as one of three leaders of two notorious terror […]
Boundless Ocean Of Politics 