Women’s Rights Are Not a Straight Line
From conflict zones to democracies under strain, this essay explores how women’s rights advance, stall, and are reversed worldwide. Continue reading Women’s Rights Are Not a Straight Line
Culture & Affairs is a deep dive into the narratives that shape our modern world, moving beyond the noise of the 24-hour news cycle. Here, we explore the intersection of international relations, societal trends, and intellectual history. Books, biographies, cultural criticism, society, and the stories that shape public life. Whether through a lens of geopolitical analysis or a study of local traditions, this section offers a curated look at the ideas and events defining our collective future. Discover global perspectives that challenge the status quo and bridge the gap between world news and personal meaning.
From conflict zones to democracies under strain, this essay explores how women’s rights advance, stall, and are reversed worldwide. Continue reading Women’s Rights Are Not a Straight Line
Explore the delicate web of life in Michiko Aoyama’s ‘Hot Chocolate on Thursday.’ A restorative reflection on Japanese healing fiction, stillness, and connection. Continue reading Michiko Aoyama’s Hot Chocolate on Thursday: A Sanctuary Beyond the Steam
From Khakee: The Bihar Chapter to his new thriller Police Affairs, IPS officer Amit Lodha on crime fiction, policing, and adaptation buzz. Continue reading Khakee Hero’s New Thriller: Is Police Affairs OTT-Ready?
Explore the complex world of cannabis in Bradley J. Borougerdi’s book. From Lord Shiva’s bhang to modern Western medicine, a review of a global botanical history. Continue reading Bradley J. Borougerdi’s Cannabis: From Shiva’s Elixir to Global Commodity
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Is the UN being sidelined? Explore the rise of Trump’s Board of Peace, the controversial $1 billion ‘Price of Unity,’ and how this new global force is reshaping diplomacy from Davos to Gaza. A deep dive into the shift in world power. Continue reading Board of Peace: Trump, the UN, and the Price of Unity
Explore the haunting true story of Vinu P., the ‘Corpse Collector’ of Aluva. A deep dive into Niyas Kareem’s poignant book on dignity in death, the hidden labour of Kerala’s fringes, and the constitutional questions of life after breath. Continue reading The Corpse Collector by Vinu P & Niyas Kareem
Discover the magic of Srivalli Rekha’s “Forests and Faeries.” A beautiful collection of 13 short stories for children that blends Indian storytelling, science, and folklore. Continue reading Forests and Faeries by Srivalli Rekha: Enchanting Tales for Children
An objective look at an icon. Read my review of Salman Khan: The Sultan of Bollywood by Mohar Basu, a balanced portrait of cinema, superstardom, and the controversies defining a cultural phenomenon. Continue reading Salman Khan: The Sultan of Bollywood by Mohar Basu