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Category: Culture & Affairs

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.

Ambica Gulati was presented with a copy of Famous Women by Late Sushma Swaraj, Former BJP leader. The book launch felicitated the women who write articles in this book, under the guidance of Mr KN Rao, founder, School of Astrology, Bharatiya Vidya Bhawan, Delhi
Global Perspectives

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

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Book Cover of Michiko Aoyama’s Hot Chocolate on Thursday
Books & Fiction

Michiko Aoyama’s Hot Chocolate on Thursday: A Sanctuary Beyond the Steam

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

Unknown's avatarAmbica GulatiMarch 3, 2026March 4, 2026Leave a comment
Book cover of Police Affairs by Amit Lodha
Books & Fiction

Khakee Hero’s New Thriller: Is Police Affairs OTT-Ready?

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?

Unknown's avatarAmbica GulatiFebruary 11, 2026February 25, 202623 Comments
Book cover of Cannabis A Global History (Edible) by Bradley J. Borougerdi
Books & Fiction

Bradley J. Borougerdi’s Cannabis: From Shiva’s Elixir to Global Commodity

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

Unknown's avatarAmbica GulatiFebruary 4, 2026March 11, 202619 Comments
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Global Perspectives

Board of Peace: Trump, the UN, and the Price of Unity

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

Unknown's avatarAmbica GulatiFebruary 2, 2026March 8, 202645 Comments
Book cover of The Corpse Collector by Vinu P & Niyas Kareem translated from Malayalam by Ministhy S.
Books & Fiction

The Corpse Collector by Vinu P & Niyas Kareem

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

Unknown's avatarAmbica GulatiJanuary 18, 2026January 31, 202611 Comments
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Books & Fiction

Forests and Faeries by Srivalli Rekha: Enchanting Tales for Children

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

Unknown's avatarAmbica GulatiJanuary 2, 2026February 15, 2026Leave a comment
Book cover of Salman Khan The Sultan of Bollywood by Mohar Basu
Books & Fiction

Salman Khan: The Sultan of Bollywood by Mohar Basu

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

Unknown's avatarAmbica GulatiDecember 28, 2025January 31, 20261 Comment

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Decorated door, Nandurbar district, Maharashatra, India
Spotted deer, Amangarh Forest Reserve, Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, India
A pair of spotted owlets at Surajpur Bird Sanctuary, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, photo by Ambica Gulati
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