Critical remarks made by Kerala minister M.B. Rajesh about the Vedantic exponent were rebuked by the Union minister V. Muraleedharan. Excerpts from Shankara's philosophy vindicate the former's views.
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Richard Avedon, Truman Capote and the Brutality of Photography
In a 1959 essay, Capote noted how Avedon seemed to capture ‘every hard-earned crow’s foot’ in his subjects – perhaps not realising that he would one day be photographed …
A Worthy Addition to Scholarship in the Field of Colonialism and Capitalism
Aditya Mukherjee's Political Economy of Colonial and Post-Colonial India is a useful perspective on an important dimension of our past that has implications for our present.
‘RRR’ Song ‘Naatu Naatu’ Wins Golden Globe
Being considered a front-runner for an Oscars nomination as well, the S.S. Rajamouli film has ramped up unprecedented global popularity.
Hindu Society Is at War, Natural for People to Be Aggressive: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat
“This war is not against an enemy without, but against an enemy within. So there is a war to defend Hindu society, Hindu Dharma and Hindu culture," Bhagwat said.
Delhi L-G Grants Sanction to Prosecute Shehla Rashid Over 2019 Tweets on Army
This sanction relations to a 2019 FIR against Rashid registered under Section 153A of the Indian Penal Code.
What Does a Conductor Actually Do? A Surprising Amount
It’s about much more than arm waving.
Dear Suvi
The author grieves his mother's death, and narrates how much he misses the little things.
The Clitoris – A Brief History
The clitoris is not small at all, it’s just that only 10% of the organ is actually visible.
What if the January 6 Insurrection at the US Capitol Had Succeeded? A Graphic Novel Answers
Comic book creators with a history of galvanising social action on America’s streets have created a graphic novel about the US Capitol attacks.