We are all praying for a magical wand to obliterate all signs of the virus from our lives. What I fear is that this isn’t yet another wait for …
Pulitzer-Winning Indian Photojournalist Danish Siddique Killed in Kandahar
The Reuters journalist was embedded with the Afghan Special Forces, and had been reporting on their operations against the Taliban in the region.
The Forgotten Lament of the Fallen
'Do you not remember? When the dead were reduced to mere numbers.'
Logical Fallacy
A poem which questions our understanding of inclusivity, and how certain establishments continue to benefit from human suffering.
The Billionaire Space Race Is the Ultimate Symbol of Capitalist Decadence
Extreme wealth in the capitalist age is by definition engaged in a constant and desperate scramble for new sources of ethical legitimacy
The Burden of Urdu Must Be Shared
The pseudo-representation of Urdu in popular culture is more harmful than erasure itself. The very romanticisation of Urdu has become its anathema.
It’s Rather Splendid To Be a High-Functioning F***-Up
'Life and times run horizontally'.
What is Cultural Appropriation – And How Does it Differ From Cultural Appreciation?
Cultural sharing is best when done mindfully. And cultural appreciation is best when it is not ephemeral or fad-inspired.
Where Faith Goes Unquestioned
I may never entirely understand the difference between my nani's escape and blind faith, but it is her chosen experience and one I respect with all my heart.
Why Social Media Design Makes it Hard to Have Constructive Disagreements Online
How social media services work – the nuts and bolts of interacting with others online – has the power to shape and improve online arguments. Here's how.
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