Hypnotism
Here’s a political poem by Kabir that lays bare the schemes by those in power, in Different Truths. Larger, engulfing voids are being hidden With a bunch of small effective...
Khuni Khan Jheel: Is the Lake in the Ridge Truly Haunted?
Students of Delhi University, particularly in the North Delhi campus, have heard strange tales from their seniors about the Khuni Khan Jheel, the haunted lake within the wooded Ridge. Twenty five...
I Feel the Essence of My Doting Dad
It is eleven years to lunar date since his larger than life colorful persona was amongst us, yet his essence, words, royal laughter, humour linger stronger every day for...
Cop and Copper are the Villains of Thoothukudi
Tamil Nadu’s AIADMK chief minister Palanisamy says the ‘opposition in Tamil Nadu’ is to blame and he places Tamil Makkal Maiyam founder actor Kamal Haasan in the opposition camp,...
Ominous Silence of Advani on Karnataka Crisis: BJP Patriarch Must be Regretting Backing Modi
Advani’s friends and well-wishers describe him as a real statesman, it is doubtful whether he could be accorded with this salutation. None of his actions in recent times, precisely...
Sharad Launching Bihar Party with National Agenda
Misrule of Nitish and his betrayal of the secular forces, aligning with communal forces are the key issues that would constitute the core of the Sharad’s attack on Nitish...
Dangerous Portends of Agenda-Driven Verdicts: Justice Must be seen to be done for Credibility
The Supreme Court verdict, dismissing the petitions seeking an independent investigation into the death of judge Loya, has everything mentioned by Chief Justice Hewart as a ground for impartiality...
Who is Slamming Education and Suppressing Counter-Narrative?
A healthy debate is a rarity among the present generation. The sole reason is that a debate requires two sets of people with two different mindsets but with a...
Uphill Battle for BJP in Left Bastion Tripura
The BJP’s strenuous endeavours show a willingness to work hard if only to prepare the ground for future gains, although there may not be any immediate advantages. True, the...
Celebrating Women: The Year That Was!
Firebrand feminist, Payal, our columnist, says that from within the murk and gloom of crime against women, there were many who rose from the ashes like the mythical Phoenix....