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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.
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”?
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.
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: Dravidian Vs Sanskrit
Second part of the Dravidian Landscape series, I take a step back into history to trace the roots of one of India’s most layered debates — the Aryan-Dravidian discourse. From ancient civilizations and Vedic transitions to language politics and cultural identity, this post unpacks the ideological undercurrents that have shaped regional narratives and social structures
Understanding Dravidian Politics in Tamil Nadu: An Introduction
Join us as we dive into the complexities of Tamil Nadu's political landscape, breaking it down over a casual chat.
Maharashtra Politics 101: Served With Cutting Chai
Join us as we dive into the complexities of Maharashtra's political landscape, breaking it down over a casual chat. From assembly constituencies to regional dynamics, we make understanding politics as easy as a friendly conversation.
How Are Our Cities Managing Waste?
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan has brought about a behavioural change in people. But just throwing the trash in the bin is not sufficient. It is first step in the process of waste management. Metro cities in India have a waste management problem. The collected trash ends on roads and landfills. It is time for ULBs in metro cities to pull up their socks!
The Critilizers 