Does our penchant for unfit but charismatic populists trace back to our playground politics?
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How White Became the Colour of Suffrage
Kamala Harris’ decision to wear a white pantsuit was a nod to suffragists and political leaders that came before her.
A ‘Not-So-Normal’ New Normal
The impunity of majoritarianism is finding more and more aggressive manifestations each day.
A Former Modi ‘Bhakt’ on Fascism in India Today
If you have even an iota of empathy and are willing to look past taught biases, the list of atrocities taking place in our country is endless.
The Hypersane Are Among Us, if Only We Are Prepared to Look
Unlike other mental disorders, Hypersanity is empowering, liberating and prevails in the modern-day society.
The Importance of Being a Gandhian Hindu in ‘New India’
To preserve the best tenets of his own faith and the immense diversity of his tradition, a Hindu today must adopt Gandhiji’s brand of all-inclusive and liberal Hinduism or …
UP Bill to Tackle ‘Anti-National’ Activity on Campus, Regularise Admissions
If the Bill becomes law, private universities will award honorary degrees to people in public life only with the state government's approval.
Student Elections Slated to Return to Maharashtra After 1994 Ban
Student elections will return to colleges across the state in September 2019, for the first time in 25 years.
How an Internship Changed Everything for Me
My internship involved travelling to rural Dausa and creating awareness about higher education for women in the constituency.
Being Born Privileged Is Not the Same as Earning It
The preposterousness in the determination of one’s destiny, just by birth – is the notion that we as a society have to shatter.