The South African comedian was able to offer something different to his predecessor Jon Stewart: an outsider’s perspective to America’s political and social problems.
Category: Livewire
‘The Rings of Power’ and the Rage of the Nerds
This is not about the racist minority who have a problem with black actors, but a much larger number of Tolkien fans who do not find the series living …
SC Abortion Verdict: Reading Down Mandatory Reporting Under POCSO Is a Double-Edged Sword
Though the court said minors engaging in consensual sexual activity can ask registered medical practitioners not to report instances of pregnancy, this could have a disastrous effect on children …
Ghost Mantis
A commentary on the contemporary sanguineness of majoritarianism. It encapsulates the efficient stifling of living under a corporate authoritarian regime.
Where Did You Leave Your Love?
A poem on being overwhelmed by the thought of starting over in a new place with new people while leaving family and home behind.
‘Gutter Water’, ‘Monkey Tail’ and Smoked Faeces: New Dangers on Nigeria’s Drug Scene
People in Nigeria are creating new drugs either because they can’t afford more traditional narcotics, because they’re not controlled or because they’re strong.
‘Dark Data’ Is Killing the Planet – We Need Digital Decarbonisation
Vast amounts of digital data is stored on computer servers and never used.
‘Modi Govt Didn’t Even Say Thanks,’ Says Historian Behind UNESCO Tag for Kolkata’s Durga Puja
Tapati Guha Thakurta describes the Union government's claim that PM Modi made the honour possible as ‘ridiculous’.
Rajasthan: 8 Men Gang-Rape Minor Girl, Circulate Video Online
The family of the minor girl have alleged that the accused had extorted Rs 50,000 from her and when she failed to give them more money, they circulated a …
‘Provide Sanitary Pads to School for 2 Months to Get Case Quashed,’ Delhi HC Tells Woman
'...[U]seful time of the police which could have been utilised for important matters has been misdirected towards this case. Hence, the parties must do some social good,' the court …