The Day The World ‘Almost’ Died
Stanislav Yevgrafovich Petrov (September 7, 1939 – May 19, 2017), a Lieutenant Colonel of the Soviet Air Defence Forces, had saved the world on September 26, 1983. During the Cold […]
Return Of A Stolen Manuscript
A 1,000-year-old manuscript was forcibly taken from the Eikosiphoinissa Monastery (also known as Kosinitza Monastery) in Greece during the First World War. The US recently returned this rare manuscript to […]
In Solidarity With Their Sisters
The death of 22-year-old Mahsha Amini in police custody on September 16, 2022 has ignited a firestorm of anger among the Iranians. Protests have erupted in every corner of the […]
Choosing The ‘Side’ Of Peace
India, on October 7 (2022), abstained from voting on a UNHRC draft proposal, favouring the appointment of an independent expert to step up scrutiny of Russia’s Human Rights record at […]
Even Friends Are Getting Upset
India and China have seemingly created a distance with Russia over the Ukraine War. Analysts are of the opinion that Russian President Vladimir Putin‘s recent meetings with Indian Prime Minister […]
Free From Prejudice
The recent verdict of the Supreme Court (SC) on abortion has proved, yet again, that the Indian Judiciary is something to be proud of. A Division Bench of the Apex […]
The Sense Of Accountability
Indian ministers and political leaders should learn a lesson from former Health Minister of Portugal Dr Marta Temido. In India, thousands of people die every day, due to medical negligence. […]
Iran’s ‘George Floyd’ Movement
She came out from her residence, without wearing a proper hijab. Hence, the Guidance Patrol of the Islamic Republic of Iran, a special Police squad in charge of public implementation […]
An ‘Offensive’ Work Of Art
Two soldiers are hugging one another… while one of them is Ukrainian, the other one is from Russia. An artist envisioned such a scene, to convey the message of friendship […]
Boundless Ocean Of Politics 