Poor, weakening Aadhaar, no longer relevant?

Poor, weakening Aadhaar,  no longer relevant?

Oh, Aadhaar! You were supposed to be the golden ticket to India’s bureaucratic chocolate factory! When you strutted onto the scene in 2009, you were heralded as the harbinger of inclusive governance—a biometric marvel that would sweep every Indian, from the poshest penthouse dweller to the humblest villager, into the warm embrace of formal recognition. […]

The USA and Israel: A Pair of Insufferable Bullies

The USA and Israel: A Pair of Insufferable Bullies

The Middle East is on edge, and two nations—Israel under Benjamin Netanyahu and the United States under Donald Trump—are stoking the flames. Their reckless actions, especially the recent U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, are pushing the region towards chaos. These countries act like bullies, ignoring the pleas of Arab nations for peace and stability. […]

Gas stove or Grim Reaper?

Gas stove or Grim Reaper?

Gas stoves are estimated to lead to 40,000 premature deaths each year, shaving off roughly two years of an average person’s life span. Here’s a fly in the dal makhani for you ! The gas stove or cook-top , the heart of many kitchens, quietly boiling our morning milk, simmering soups, and so on, is […]

Wake up sleepyheads! World War III has already started!

Wake up sleepyheads! World War III has already started!

Call me Chicken Little, running around shouting that the sky is fallin’ on my head. But I do declare that that World War III has already started. If you take your noses out of your social media cocoons for a bit, and look at the events unfolding across the globe, it’s not hard to miss […]

They’re Fire-crackers, not Poems!

They’re Fire-crackers, not Poems!

FRANK KRISHNER REVIEWS A NEW COLLECTION OF POETRY Ban Dook Dom, poems by Prabhat Jha, Authors Press 2024, 72 pages, Rs 295. Came back from one of those small little academically oriented ‘Book release’ things, that took place in an upper room with an audience of less than four dozen people.  A room packed with […]

Cindy’s First Olympic Medal could have been Cameroon’s Pride… It’s a pity, innit?

Cindy’s First Olympic Medal could have been Cameroon’s Pride… It’s a pity, innit?

Cameroon hasn’t won a single medal in the 2024 Olympics, too bad it ‘kicked out’ a terrific woman boxer because of archaic and insensitive colonial style sexuality laws, Frank Krishner writes. You have the talent, determination, and grit to reach the pinnacle of your sport, only to have your dreams constantly threatened by something as […]

Viganò Excommunication: Painful, but Necessary

Viganò Excommunication: Painful, but Necessary

Pope Francis’ Leadership: Strength in Openness Over the past decade, Pope Francis has garnered both admiration and criticism for his open, candid, and gentle approach. Some view these traits as weaknesses that emboldened opponent factions within the Church. Recent actions suggest a different interpretation. The excommunication of Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò leaves no doubt of […]

Facing the Heat: Struggle Amidst a Global Crisis

Facing the Heat: Struggle Amidst a Global Crisis

If you’re in the Northern Hemisphere, you’re probably aware that it’s been quite hot. This summer, North India has been no exception, grappling with relentless heat waves that are becoming increasingly unbearable and life-threatening. From record-breaking temperatures to devastating impacts on daily life, the heat is no longer just a discomfort—it’s a clear sign of […]

Pope Francis: The World’s New ‘AI Guru’!

Pope Francis: The World’s New  ‘AI Guru’!

In the ever-evolving world of artificial intelligence, the last person you might expect to find at the forefront of ethical AI governance is an octogenarian who admits he can’t use a computer. Yet, Pope Francis, with his endearing humility and profound wisdom, has emerged as a guiding light for the tech giants wrestling with the […]

Big Business hopes You voted for Modi!

Big Business hopes You voted for Modi!

This isn’t a rant about the undeniable fact that the Indian media landscape is dominated by a few powerful conglomerates, many of which have notable connections to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). But let’s get that out of the way first. Reliance Industries Limited has a significant presence in Indian media through its subsidiary, Network18. […]

Democracy: Hobbits, Hooligans, the Epistocracy Pill

Democracy: Hobbits, Hooligans, the Epistocracy Pill

Ever feel like your vote doesn’t really count? Jason Brennan’s provocative book, Against Democracy, might just explain why you’re not alone. If the title didn’t tip you off, Brennan’s not here to sing democracy’s praises. Instead, he takes a good, hard look at the shortcomings of the system most of us hold dear. FRANK KRISHNER […]

Mourning the Loss, Questioning the System

Mourning the Loss, Questioning the System

As we contemplate the tragic loss of two young lives in Pune, ruthlessly taken by an irresponsible teenager. But while we share the families’ pain, we can’t ignore the glaring flaws in our criminal justice system. If the drunk, reckless rich kid was out of line, what about the Juvenile Justice Board that treated his […]

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