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 international relations, societal trends, and intellectual history, and the stories that shape public life.
Discover how the chilli traveled from ancient Mesoamerica to Indian kitchens. A review of Heather Arndt Anderson’s Chillies: A Global History. Continue reading Chilli Trail: Sun Gods, Silk Routes & Subcontinent Pickles
As tensions in West Asia escalate, governments are pivoting to a New Austerity Age. Understand the impact of the Strait of Hormuz on global fuel prices, India’s seven-point action plan, and why Asia feels the sharpest economic shock in 2026. Continue reading Strait of Hormuz and Global Austerity Age
A reflective review of Rosarita by Anita Desai, exploring memory, identity, Mexico, nature, and the quiet complexities of belonging through lyrical prose and shifting realities. Continue reading Rosarita: Anita Desai’s Mexican Spell
Discover the slow travel legacy of Robert Lee Eskridge, a biography by CJ Cook. From Tahiti to lost Brazil manuscripts, explore an artist who captured beauty before it vanished. Continue reading Who Was Robert Lee Eskridge? Artist, Adventurer, Chronicler of a Vanishing World
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Explore the human landscape of the Iran War through Dr. Nizam Missaghi’s memoir, Passport to Freedom. From the 1979 Revolution to the current tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, we peel back the layers of theocracy, Gen X resilience, and the enduring quest for civil liberties. Continue reading From Missiles to Memoir: The Human Story of Iran’s War Beyond Hormuz
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?
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