People and Society

AI vs. Human Intelligence: A Cognitive Crisis?

Why do people sometimes think AI is smarter than them? Able to mimic human intelligence, they generate polished responses and can lull people to think of AI agents as authoritative sources. This can create dependencies and a decline in cognitive abilities. We need a few guidelines for safe AI use to keep our foundational skills intact.

Critique's Zone

   Trials And Truth 

  “And they would not believe me precisely because they knew what I said was true.” - James Baldwin  Critiques of the government do not seem to hold value anymore, when accountability I believe happens to be a pillar of democracy. When we take away the very idea that the government belongs to the people… Continue reading    Trials And Truth 

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Kashmir: Jannat-e-Jahan:The People and the Politics of Narrative-Making

Kashmir was never just a conflict zone; it was a society shaped slowly by ideas, fears, and narratives. Between faith and politics, between paradise and pain, ordinary people were left negotiating meanings not of their making — trying to hold on to insaniyat while history kept intruding

International

American Immigration – A Paradox

“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

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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.

International

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.

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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”?

Health

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.

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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.