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Budget 2016: Why E-Waste Management Should Be An Integral Part Of Swachh Bharat
We all know how the US loves consumerism. We have seen how critically its industry and economy depend upon consumer demands for all sorts of things! Its policymakers will not do a thing that may act as...
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'The Revenant': A Treatise On Man's Symbiotic Relationship With Mother Nature
The Revenant, co-written and directed by Oscar-winning Mexican filmmaker Alejandro González Iñárritu, is based on the American author Michael Punke's 2002 novel of the same name inspired by the...
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L'Affaire JNU Exposes The Intellectual Bankruptcy And Imagination Deficit Of...
The sloganeering calling for India's destruction at the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) campus on 9 February and the subsequent arrests of students on sedition charges has snowballed into a massive...
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From Vyjayanthimala To Alia Bhatt: The Evolution Of The 'Thin Ideal' In...
The recently released Dabboo Ratnani 2016 calendar celebrated its 12th anniversary this year. For the past 12 years, this calendar has featured Bollywood's biggest and brightest stars. How exactly are...
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4 Reasons Why Narendra Modi Is The Best Prime Minister For India
Many may call him an anti-Muslim or a Hindu with extremist tendencies, but for me Narendra Modi is the best Prime Minister India can ever have. Even critics cannot deny his intentions for India's...
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4 Stunning Destinations That Show There's More To Russia Than Moscow And St...
Just about every country falls into the trap of being defined by only one or two cities. And while these might be truly spectacular cities, ignorance about other jewels results in a loss for the...
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5 Top Apps To Track Down A Missing Android Phone
When a smartphone gets lost, so are we. Not only do our fingers have nothing to do, all those photos, bank transactions, downloads and other personal information are out of our hands and probably in...
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Vacancies, Vacancies Everywhere: Why The Government Can't Attract The Right...
It seems that clowns and the government have a lot more in common than we may think. How? A shortage of talent. The New York Daily News recently reported that the US may be on the brink of a national...
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Budget 2016: Individual Tax Measures Are Driven By Social Security Agenda
The Finance Minister (FM) in his Budget 2016 speech mentioned that in the current global headwinds, India has held its ground firmly and has shown extraordinary growth. The objective of the government...
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Make Bharat Mata Proud, Become A Nationalist In 4 Easy Steps
Mitron, Namaste. As you all know, our Bharat Mata has gone through a lot in the past. She has seen thousands of her children get killed in violent protests, violent mob lynchings, violent rapes; and in...
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Photoblog: 'Covering' A Protest For Kanhaiya, Umar And Anirban
On 2 March, students, teachers and activists marched from Mandi House to Parliament Street in New Delhi, demanding the release of JNUSU president Kanhaiya Kumar, Umar Khalid and Anirban Bhattacharya,...
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Why I Was Dismayed By Kanhaiya Kumar's 'Freedom' Speech
First and foremost, I was delighted to hear about Kanhaiya Kumar's interim bail. However, I was deeply disappointed by the speech he gave upon his return to the JNU campus. I had been expecting him to...
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The Core Reason Why Implementation Is So Difficult In India: Prejudice
Many a living room discussion on the state of welfare policies in India ends with the statement "the problem really is implementation". The conclusion rests on the idea that planning a policy is...
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When An Icon Comes To Power: Suu Kyi's Authoritarianism Could Prove Fatal For...
On 10 March, the new Myanmar parliament will convene to vote for a president. As per the 2008 constitution, the elected members of the upper and lower houses of the parliament will nominate two...
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Brazil Refuses To Weaken Slavery Law, Sets An Example For Other Nations
It is ironic that legitimate political discourse is being used to cripple human rights legislation and laws designed to safeguard and protect the weaker sections of society. In 2014, Bolivia made...
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Budget 2016: A Compelling Narrative Of Political Astuteness And Long-Term...
The annual Budget is one of the most eagerly anticipated events in the Indian political-financial calendar. Though of late its impact on the overall economy and lives of the common people has reduced...
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Longing For Leonardo
The year was 1997 and I was in middle school. My sister, four years older than me, screeched excitedly to our father, "There's a film on the Titanic showing. I really want to watch it. Can we please...
View Article₹150 A Kilo... That's The Price Tag Of An Author
As I walked out of the park after my evening walk, a snazzy sign on a cheap billboard just opposite caught my eye. It boldly proclaimed "₹150 a Kilo". Since you can't even get a cup of decent coffee or...
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Facebook's Reaction Buttons: Now It's Not Just Your Relationship Status...
Facebook users have long been clamouring for a 'Dislike' button but the idea was rejected as it was viewed as something that would promote too much negativity. Instead, the social media giant has come...
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Welcoming Back Kanhaiya: An Electric Night And A Milestone For India
The air was thick with anticipation all day. Knots of people had gathered under trees, outside the hostels and in the dhabas, discussing the extraordinary events of the last 20 days. Jawaharlal Nehru...
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