Thousands of Indian medical students left Ukraine after Russia's full-scale invasion last year. Some have since opted to complete their studies elsewhere. Others had no choice but to go …
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Iconic or Mistimed?: Vogue Cover of Ukraine’s First Lady Sparks a Culture War
Right-wing politicians in the US have criticised the cover shoot featuring the Ukrainian first lady, while Ukrainians say they need the publicity to fight Russia.
Russian Artists Grapple With the Same Dilemma as Their Soviet Forebears – To Stay or To Go?
Can social media posts sustain Russia’s endangered dissident cultures?
How Should Dostoevsky and Tolstoy Be Read During Russia’s War Against Ukraine?
If Dostoevsky insists that one cannot shy away from horror and tragedy, Tolstoy would contend that people must act upon what they see.
How Vladimir Putin Took Control of Russian TV – And How That Might Be Starting to Crack
The live protest on one of Russia’s main state-owned TV news bulletins is a blow to Putin because of his near total control of broadcasting in the country.
Becoming a Refugee Overnight
'All is now broken, every single dream blackened.'
Putin’s Brazen Manipulation of Language Is a Perfect Example of Orwellian Doublespeak
Putin often uses words to mean exactly the opposite of what they normally do – a practice diagnosed by political author George Orwell as ‘doublespeak,’ or the language of …
Volodymyr Zelensky: How Acting Prepared the Ukrainian President for the Role of His Life
As an actor and performer, Zelensky built his portfolio of presidential skills long before he knew he was going to undertake that role.
Ukraine: Women Giving Birth in Basements and Bunkers
Russia has been continuing its assault on Ukrainian cities. Hospitals and maternity wards have been in the firing line. Many expectant mothers have been forced to give birth in …
What Lies Behind India’s Silence on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine?
An Indian citizen struggles with the contradictions of this moment in time.