Like the virus currently affecting the entire world, American racism, police prejudices and police brutality are old viruses that never went away and seemingly have no vaccine.
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The Siren Sleeps Now: The Dulling of Mumbai’s Magic
The city that never sleeps has just put its head down for a nap – and the silence is deafening.
His Blood Was Red Too
A poem written in the wake of the attacks on the students of Jawaharlal Nehru University.
No Inclination to Hear
A poem on the judiciary's silence on the migrant crisis in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
‘Aatmanirbhar’ Enough? The Problem With Our Reactions to Jyoti Kumari
How the pain and suffering of migrant workers is being overlooked vis-a-vis the glorification of their suffering as brave and enduring.
Slur Against Nepali-Speaking Communities in ‘Paatal Lok’ Is Hardly a One-Off Incident
The big screen, small screen and advertisements alike have equally stereotyped the Gurkha community. The slur used in the web series will further reinforce such racial discrimination.
Brick By Brick, Bengal Will Be Built Again
Kolkata is now fighting a dual war, against coronavirus and the fallout of a deadly cyclone.