“When the sun sets on the American empire, as it will, as it must, Noam Chomsky's work will survive. It will point a cool incriminating finger at a merciless Machiavellian empire as cruel, self-righteous and hypocritical as the ones it has replaced. (The only difference is that it is armed with technology that can visit… Continue reading American Immigration – A Paradox
The Bhakti Of Billions
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar stated, "In India, Bhakti or what may be called the path of devotion or hero-worship, plays a part in its politics unequaled in magnitude by the part it plays in the politics of any other country in the world. Bhakti in religion may be a road to the salvation of the soul.… Continue reading The Bhakti Of Billions
Kashmir Jannat-e-Jahan: Beneath the Paradise, the People and the Insurgency
In Kashmir Jannat-e-Jahan: Beneath the Paradise, the People and the Insurgency, the beauty of the Valley meets the burden of its history. Through Shaila Bano’s insight and Sekhar’s curiosity, the story unfolds as a conversation — between myth and modernity, peace and politics, faith and fear. It’s a glimpse into how ordinary Kashmiris live beneath the weight of insurgency, holding on to humanity in a land once called paradise.
Transition To Green Energy: Dual Challenges Of A Changing Economy And Economic Loss Due To Climate Change
The 2015 Paris Agreement initiated a global shift towards reducing emissions and increasing reliance on renewable energy like solar and wind to combat climate change. However, the growing demand for energy in tech and digital sectors raises concerns about stability and reliance on renewables. Investments in energy infrastructure and storage are crucial to achieving climate goals and ensuring energy security. Competing nations are vying for resources, complicating the transition to a sustainable energy future.
Kashmir Jannat-e-Jahan: Legends and Faiths, Part 1 — From Nagas to Shaivism
Sekhar thought he was just booking tickets to Kashmir. Instead, he signed up for a full-fledged history lesson — Nagas, Buddhists, Shaivites, Sufis, the works. Between Shaila Bano’s passionate lectures and his own wisecracks, the Valley unfolds not just as a tourist spot, but as a cocktail of tribes, gods, and grand debates. Who knew a casual trip could turn into “Kashmir for Dummies — comic edition”?
Sedentary Lifestyle, Vitamin D and Life
The sedentary lifestyle of modern workers contributes to a rise in lifestyle diseases, primarily due to Vitamin D deficiency from lack of sunlight exposure. With around 50% of the global population affected, particularly in India, this deficiency leads to various health issues, emphasizing the need for improved work environments and outdoor activity for better health.
Mona & Teja: Dravidian Demand (From Self-Respect to Separate Nation)
Enter C.N. Annadurai—a lecturer professor whose pen cut deeper than most political manifestos. As the Justice Party crumbled under the weight of zamindar egos and electoral defeats, Annadurai joined forces with the ever-radical Periyar to give the movement a dramatic makeover. Gone were the days of drawing-room debates; in came Dravidar Kazhagam—a fiery new front armed with anti-Hindi protests, temple-entry agitations, and dialogues sharp enough to belong in a movie script.
Aging Appliances, Surprise Costs, and the Quiet Value of Being Prepared
Image by Freepik Aging Appliances, Surprise Costs, and the Quiet Value of Being Prepared Your home is one of your biggest investments, and its upkeep can quietly drain your wallet if you're not prepared. The water heater gives out, the HVAC hums its final note, or an appliance quietly dies just weeks out of warranty.… Continue reading Aging Appliances, Surprise Costs, and the Quiet Value of Being Prepared
Mona and Teja : OG Political Gangs of Madras(Mylapore vs Egmore)
South India had its own league of extraordinary political gentlemen. Welcome to the turf war between Mylapore and Egmore—the OG political gangs of the Madras Presidency. What started as ideological and bureaucratic rivalries soon shaped the foundation of the Justice Party and the Dravidian movement.
Mona and Teja: Buddha & Periyar Who’s Woke, Who’s Cute?
In the third part of our series on Dravidian politics, we take you through the ideologies of key political personalities like Iyothee Thass and Periyar—reformers whose radical thoughts and actions laid the foundation for the Dravidian political movement.
The Critilizers 