Unfolding of the Cataclysmic Airplane Crash: A Nation in Shock as Dreamliner Turns into a Descending Horror

On June 12, 2025, Air India Flight 171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner en route from Ahmedabad to London, crashed moments after its take-off, collapsing on...

Voices of the Oppressed in the New Age of Media

Throughout history, media has largely been a tool for the oppressors to control the mainstream narratives, leaving few opportunities for the oppressed...

Reignition of Burning Fires Along the Border: Exploring Terror, Escalation, and the Termination of Diplomatic Treaties Amidst the Ongoing Indo-Pak Conflict

War is not merely a failure of diplomacy, but a culmination of unresolved ideologies, historical trauma, fear, and a cycle of violence. Since independ...

Sharjeel Imam: A Brilliant Mind Silenced by Institutional Bias, Prejudice, and Delay

Sharjeel Imam, an IIT Bombay alumnus and PhD scholar at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), has been detained since January 28, 2020, on sedition and U...

April 4 Massacre: How Trump’s trade War & FII Flight Drowned Indian stocks in Red?

Indian stock markets had one of the worst trading sessions in history on 4th April 2025 as Sensex and Nifty crashed over 6%, eroding nearly ₹25 lakh c...

Jamia must know Article 356: The Law and Order Jeopardy

In the midst of increasing student agitations at Jamia Millia Islamia, recent criticisms have been aimed at the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government...

After Pahalgam terror attack: Demolitions Defying SC Ruling, Student Harassment and Rape Threats to Hijabi Kashmiri Muslims — All Raises Fear of Collective Punishment.

In the backdrop of the Pahalgam terror attack, authorities have demolished seven homes of suspected militants in South Kashmir, who are allegedly invo...

180 DC JMI hosts its First ever Networking Mixer, Taaruf

On 24th April, 180 Degrees Consulting Jamia Millia Islamia proudly organized its first-ever networking mixer, Taaruf, presented by Muzz, at the presti...

India-Pakistan Cricket Rivalry as Nationalist Spectacle

The much touted India-Pakistan cricket rivalry has, in recent years, evolved into a spectacle, mediated by nationalism, capitalism, and media sensatio...

The Pahalgam Tragedy: A Scar on the Collective Conscience, A Call for Unity and Vigilance

A brutal terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, on April 22, 2025, stole the lives of over two dozen innocent tourists, leaving behind a trail of grie...

The Place of Worship Act, 1991 (Special Provisions): Safeguarding Religious Places or Stirring Discord?

The Places of Worship Act, 1991, was enacted to preserve the religious character of places of worship as they existed on 15 August 1947. On 22 May 202...

Fall of Rome ft. Modi and Trump

What brought Rome down wasn’t invasion—it was illusion, pride, and distraction. Today’s powers follow the same script: feeding people entertainment, i...

Threads of Identity: The Saree and Its Complex Ties to Caste in India

The sarees of India, symbolic of tradition and culture, have historically been associated with caste identity, where materials used in draping them, c...

The Fall of Manchester United

Once a dominant force, Manchester United has fallen to 15th in 2025 due to mismanagement, failed managers, and a toxic culture. The Glazers' financial...

The Importance of Literature

Literature in all its diverse and ever-changing glory is a profound and enduring expression of humanity. From ancient epics and philosophical treatise...

Is The World Really Ending? Or Are We Just Messing Things Up?

Every few years, someone claims the world is ending—remember 2012? This time, the panic comes from deep-sea creatures like oarfish (a.k.a. “doomsday f...

The Aarushi Talwar Murder Case: A Case Study of Prejudice and Class Bias in Indian Society

The 2008 Aarushi Talwar murder case is still regarded as one of India's most notorious criminal investigations because it revealed pervasive class pre...

Did Trump Just Hit a Gender Nerve?

Alicia goes on to question Trump’s executive order by asking what should her sex be “‘Female’ means a person belonging, at conception, to the sex that...

How Is the Modi-Model for Delhi?

The AAP hypothesis has come true, and the Kejriwal faction has been “swept away” from its own Sheesh Mahal, Delhi, which was a foreseeable event. Afte...

The Red Lipstick: A Long History of Rebellion, Resistance, and Empowerment

Beyond cosmetic use, red lipstick has triumphed as a strong emblem of resilience and resistance to and for women. From the Women's Suffrage Movement i...

The Great Indian Comedy Crisis: When Jokes Become National Threats

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra faces backlash for a parody song mocking Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, which has led to outrage, vandalism, and p...

Legal facet of Rape Instances in India: Data, Debates, and Developments

There are increased definitions of rape and speedy trial courts, but low rates of conviction, lengthy trials, and inadequate forensic services impede ...

Liberated by Fashion, Bounded by Standards

For decades, the beauty and fashion industry has had a colossal impact on women's lives. Going back, from the invention of corsets to the modern-day b...

THE GREAT INDIAN CIRCUS OF BOLLYWOOD: The Freefall of the Once Beaming and Successful Filmmaking Industry of India

As Anurag Kashyap makes his exit from Bollywood and movies like Nadaaniyan, starring mega star kids Ibrahim Khan and Khushi Kapoor, fracture one’s bra...

Could Political Parties in India Survive Without an Ideology?

Practical, backing, or identity politics may yield short-term electoral victories in India, but long-term survival requires ideological consistency. T...

Dance Floors and Double Standards: The Troubling Truth of Bollywood Item Songs

Item songs have been a staple of Bollywood since the 1970s but have only recently been recognised as a distinct genre. Despite their popularity, they ...

Analyzing The Mummy (1999) Through a Post-Colonial Lens

Stephen Sommer’s The Mummy (1999) is an action-packed film, but beneath its adventurous narrative, it’s a film deeply embedded with an imperialistic a...

Apartheid: On the Pages of History or Hidden in Plain Sight?

Apartheid. A term that is unfortunately not foreign to us. A simple search will show you that, by definition, it means “a policy or system of segregat...

Delhi HC questions Prof. Mazhar Asif’s appointment—Was the process rigged?

Prof. Mazhar Asif’s appointment as Jamia Millia Islamia’s (JMI) Vice-Chancellor is being legally challenged. A petition claims his selection violated ...

The Crisis of Campus Governance: Are University Administrations Failing Their Students?

Universities must be the space to cultivate critical thinking and free dialogue, yet recent events at JMI and KIIT reveal a disturbing pattern of supp...

UCC in India: A Political and Constitutional Conundrum

India is a diverse country, with people of different religions, castes, colours, creeds, and cultures living together. They all have their own customs...

180 DC JMI Hosted Jamia Case Challenge 2.0

The Jamia Case Challenge 2.0, organized by 180DC JMI on 12th February 2025, was one of the most eagerly awaited events of the year at Jamia Millia Isl...

Youth, Justice, and Reformation: A New Dawn for India's Juvenile System

"Juvenile," a term used to describe a person of a certain age, has become a significant aspect of the judicial system. According to the Oxford Diction...

Delhi HC slams Jamia for student ban, calls for dialogue instead

The Delhi High Court recently overturned the suspension of 17 students from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi (JMI), questioning the administration's ha...

India’s Got Bad Humour: Notes on the BeerBiceps Backlash

Last month, Ranveer Allahabadia made headlines by dropping a controversial joke as a guest judge on a comedy show. The video, after getting viral on s...

Jamia’s New Leadership, New Controversy: Minority Quota in PhD Admissions Under Scrutiny

In the recent Ph.D. admissions, Jamia not only violated its 50% reservation policy but also allocated approximately only one-third of total seats to M...

The Hijras of Mangalwara: Beyond Peculiarity and Mannerisms

This winter, I had an extraordinary opportunity to meet and interact with the transgender community of Mangalwara, a vintage locality in my hometown B...

Animal Farm and the Utopian India

India's journey from Nehru’s vision of an independent, secular, and just state to becoming the self-proclaimed Vishwaguru is an apple-to-apple compari...

The Challenge Before A Civil Servant Today

With the advancement of human knowledge and the continuous progress in scientific research and discoveries, people's desires and aspirations are const...

Who improvised whom? Orientalism and the East

Who was the true architect of knowledge—the East or the West? This article unravels the paradox of Orientalism, exposing how colonization first thrive...

Chamar- the Brand

When Rihanna casually sat on a striking red chair at Design Miami, it wasn’t merely another instance of celebrity fashion. On this occasion, the real ...

GameXPO 2025- A Celebration of Competitive Gaming by SoarX JMI

On 11 February 2025, GameXPo 2025, a dynamic gaming tournament organised by SoarX JMI, was held at the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE...

The Construction of False Oppositions: Rafah, Reasi, and the “All Eyes on” Phenomenon

In late May 2024, an Israeli attack on the base camp in Rafah, killed scores of innocent Palestinians. This sparked off a massive outrage on social m...

Trolling: A Threat to Healthy Online Discourse?

Recently, a video of a girl crying at a Diljit Dosanjh concert went viral. Some mocked her for getting so emotional, while others defended her, callin...

TERROR OPERATIONS IN CAMOUFLAGE

This essay explores the complex and disturbing story of oppression and violence in Jammu and Kashmir, emphasising the sharp contrast between the India...

Decoding Bail under PMLA: A Tug-of-War between Rights and Regulation

PMLA - The Act which was enacted to curb money laundering in India is being used as a political Vedanta. Many opposition political leaders including f...

Malana: World’s Oldest Democracy

High in Himachal Pradesh lies Malana, a village of secrets and ancient traditions. From its fabled origins as Alexander's descendants to its self-suff...

The Curious Case of the IIT Baba: Abhay Singh in the Indian Public Imagination

Abhay Singh, an alumnus of IIT Bombay and former aerospace engineer, has garnered significant attention at the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj, earn...

What do the Voters of Shaheen Bagh say about the 2025 Delhi Elections?

With the Delhi Assembly elections 2025 approaching, TJR visited Shaheen Bagh to engage with voters in the Okhla constituency. We gathered insights on ...

What Do the Voters of Kalkaji Say About the 2025 Elections?

The voices from Kalkaji reflect a mix of hope, frustration, and disillusionment. While some praise the government's efforts in education and public we...

Voters Gear Up For Elections: TJR’s Ground Report from Batla House

As one walks through the narrow lanes of Batla House market, which falls under the Okhla Assembly Constituency, posters of Ariba Khan, the Congress ca...

Promises, Potholes and Political Pandemonium: Shaheen Bagh’s Journey Through Neglect

Shaheen Bagh, in preparation for the Delhi Legislative Assembly Elections, has been decked up for the main event; houses and shopfronts plastered with...

How I see the Delhi Elections as a Muslim

The National Capital is all set to witness its 8th Assembly elections this month. The atmosphere is charged with a war of words between the supporters...

Hygiene in Jamia: Is It Up to the Mark?

Are we a "Soft" State?

This article examines whether India can be considered a "soft” state, exploring its use of both hard and soft power in addressing domestic and interna...

Between Right & Wrong: Between Joker & Berlin

Are you familiar with the term ‘morally grey’? It describes a situation or character that is neither wholly good nor bad but exists somewhere in betwe...

Celebrating Femininity with Sex And the City (2008)

Even after all these years, with its witty banter, sassy one-liners and memorable characters, Sex and the City continues to charm us all. The quirky w...

The Impact of Freebies in Electoral Politics and Fiscal Responsibility

The growing trend of offering freebies in Indian elections, like free electricity and food grains, raises significant concerns about fiscal sustainabi...

Is it safe to cross the road in Jamia?

It is not safe to cross the road from Gate 7 and 8 in Jamia and it is part of a bigger systematic problem in our road design....

MAKEUP AND ITS EVOLUTION

In the era of Instagram and YouTube where millions post their pictures and videos reflecting their inner soul, a portion of the population still view ...

Bala – The Bald with Balls?

‘Presenting a subject so craftfully, the filmmakers have balanced the struggles of a bald man with hard hitting comic situations that Bala’s predicame...

Dalit Music - The Sound of Dissent

Spitting: The Forgotten Sin

Turmoil and Hope: The Psychology of War Victims

Fiction is Political: Why I Do Not Recommend Reading Khaled Hosseini

The Fall of Constantinople: A new era of Italy Renaissance

The Byzantine Empire had a significant impact on the history and culture of Europe. By the fifteenth century, it was in terminal decline. The Empire, ...

Portrayal of Women and Violence in Indian Cinema

Films influence the way a society sees a certain section of people. Due to its predominant sterotypes, Indian society has been a unsafely unequal plac...

Return Of Trump And The Unresolved Global Issue Of Climate

As Donald Trump returns to White House for the second time after 2019, only one question arises throughout the world: how will the fight against clima...

India and Its Cities Through the Eyes of Its Writers

The article explores the connection between Indian literature and the urban and regional identities of its writers. It showcases Indian authors, from ...

Women at the backdrop of “Toba Tek Singh”

Literary great Saadat Hasan Manto’s work is renowned for his unapologetic depictions of social ills, His moving short fiction "Toba Tek Singh" examine...

Pov: Women in Jamia

While Jamia Millia Islamia has made significant strides in higher education, its female students navigate daily challenges that raise important questi...

The Psychology of Burning out

Tis’ the season of exams and you know what that means? Frustration. And lots of Crying in the middle of the night over your notes cursing your profess...

Has Globalization Ended the Rise and Rise of the Nation-State?

The article examines the impact of globalization on the traditional dominance of the nation-state, analyzing whether global interconnectedness and cap...

Fabricating a shallow Utopia: A critique of Cozy Fiction

In literary studies, the concept of escapism is not new. According to John L. Flynn's analysis of genre fiction, escapist literature satisfies people'...

Feminism is a Spectrum

The objective of feminism is to provide women with the liberty of choice, what they choose to do must be up to them. The choice of acquiring tradition...

5th Anniversary of the Brutal Attack on Jamia Millia Islamia: A Reflection on Authoritarianism and Student Struggles

On December 15th, 2019, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), a prominent central university in New Delhi, witnessed one of the most tragic and violent incident...

Corrective Rape: A remorseless means of conformity

In Defence Of Free Thought

In a world designed to limit human agency, defending independent thought is a duty. More than external forces, we are conditioned to impose these limi...

Post-truth and Propaganda: Palestine through the Lens of Indian Mainstream News Media

Faiz Ahmad Faiz: Through Mujtaba Hussain's Lens

Unpacking the Collegium System: The Debate Over Judicial Appointments in India

The Indian judicial system has long faced scrutiny, particularly concerning the controversial collegium system for appointing judges. Established to e...

(PMDY): Pradhan Mantri Dhoomrpan Yojana

Rashid Jahan: The Angry Young Woman of Urdu Literature

By asserting her and other women's right to speak about topics such as maternity, science, progress, ethics, and epistemology, in addition to bodies a...

Uncle SAM’s Changing Trajectory: Making America Great Again!

Republicans shined in the recent American elections as Donald J. Trump rose to the throne on November 5, 2024, overcoming all odds posed by the contin...

Stories of Yesteryear: My Grandma’s Love

I’m twenty now but when I was little I was obsessed with listening to stories and always wanted more. I’d go to my Papa, who would always tell me the ...

Beyond Bookish Tropes: Reimagining the Scientist in Literature

IMPACT OF CORONAVIRUS ON INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

COVID-19 has left devastating ripple effects on the lives of millions around the globe, including international students. With classes shifting to onl...

Manipur Again in Turmoil

Manipur again faces renewed violence that reignited after a fleeting silence, erupted by the November 7 killing of a Hmar woman in the Jiribam distric...

Sambhal Violence: Mandir-Masjid Dispute Sparks Deadly Clashes

Maktaba Jamia: The Publishing Giant of JMI is Dying

The Fall of the Urdu Empire

Internet and the De-Idolization of Celebrities

Once, celebrities were almost like superhuman beings in pop culture. Be it Hollywood stars or pop stars, these are figures that had been put on pedest...

The Psychology Behind Conspiracy Theories

From well-known conspiracy theories such as 9/11 being an inside job and the fake moon landing, to "The Protocols of the Learned Elders of Zion", a ho...

Changing The Symbols But Not The Colonial Laws

The recent changes to the Lady Justice statue, unveiled by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, are more symbolic than meaningful. Removing the blindfold, re...

Adani: The Infallible?

Elected representation returns to Kashmir: What unfurled and what to expect with return of Jumhuriyat?

After five years of direct rule from Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir held its first elections since 2014, bringing Omar Abdullah of the National Conference t...

The Islamic Golden Age - Concluding the Journey 

Islam Spread by Sword?

The word Islam derives from the Arabic root s-l-m which carries connotations of peace , submission and surrender to the will of God, which makes it ev...

The Islamic Golden Age - An Enthusiast’s Dive

We often hear about Islam's Golden Age, when Muslim civilization flourished beyond imagination. During this era, countless philosophers, mathematician...

A letter to the season of rain

Music as a means of Registering Protest

There is a long tradition of using music as a potent means of expressing disapproval and registering protest. A common way for musicians to express t...

Subaltern Consciousness And Populism in Kashmir: Kashmiri Society And History

The article explores the intersection of subaltern consciousness and populism in Kashmir, emphasizing the struggles of marginalized groups within the ...

180DC JMI conducts Nirvana 180

The Islamic Golden Age - An amateur's start

In an effort to strengthen our identity as Muslims, we must delve into our past, exploring the roots and contributions of our predecessors. Understand...

On alienation in Kashmir

Disputed aspirations and its resolution

Amidst the Kashmir issue, local masses of Jammu and Kashmir are the most significant party to the conflict because it is the question of their own fut...

Rain Woes: Jamia admin's indifference to waterlogged campus

A yearly occurrence all over the Jamia campus is the severe waterlogging during the monsoon months of July-September. Even moderate showers of rain ca...

The End of Sustainability

The adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the United Nations General Assembly in September 2015 was a highly anticipated event in gl...

Breaking the Silence: Rethinking Rape

Rape is a deeply rooted societal issue often silenced by stigma, yet it demands urgent discussion and action. While society universally condemns the a...

Jamia Introduces first ever DevX Hackathon

The first-ever DevX JMI Hackathon, organized by Jamia Millia Islamia, concluded its final round on August 31, 2024. The month-long mega event started ...

GLIMPSES OF A TORTURED POET: EXPLORING THE SYLVIA PLATH EFFECT

A brilliant poet who certainly needs no introduction, Sylvia Plath left an indescribable mark on the pages of history. The poignant and reflective nat...

Why Do Men Buy Sex?

In a recent interview, a sex worker from Kolkata requested men to visit them instead of indulging in the barbaric act of raping and assaulting others ...

Dystopia and Real World

Fiction is not as far from the truth as you think. The Met Gala was scheduled to take place in May 2024 in New York, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art...

Examining Violations of Women’s Safety in India

India today is stained with the tears and blood of various women whose dignity and right to life have been snatched by the motherland’s lack of consid...

Understanding the Impact and Implementation of the Waqf Bill: Legal and Social Perspectives

The Ministry of Minority affairs has introduced a Bill to change the structure of the current Waqf Board. The Bill presents various new propositions w...

The Dark Side of Consumerism: How Shopping Addiction Masks Deeper Issues

Scroll, add to cart, pay, and check out. And just like that, someone has made their tenth purchase of the day. But let’s be honest: the heart wants mo...

Are We Not Allowed to Criticise Anymore? The Significant Role of Criticism in the Reading Community

Reading, an activity once overshadowed by the growth of the digital world, has resurged in recent years through the same medium which led to its decli...

Condition of Coaching Centres in Delhi

An acute incident occurred at Rau’s IAS Study Circle in Delhi in July 2024, resulting in three students drowning due to basement flooding because of i...

The Ungodly God’s Men

I recently watched “Maharaj” on Netflix, which compelled me to draw attention to the ungodly nature of self-proclaimed godmen and their material gains...

Commemorating The Birth Anniversary of Kalam Ka Sipahi: Why Munshi Premchand and his works are more pertinent than ever

The Interplay of Sharam and Human

Kotha number 64, on Delhi’s GB Road, which is mostly inhabited by Nepalese girls, is the most popular among the 100 or so brothels in this bustling ma...

The Influence of Turkish on Urdu Language

Highlighting Hostel Issues amidst Fees Hike

The Daughter of the Mountains: Women’s Vitality in Rural Himachal Pradesh

“The Daughter of the Mountains: Life of Women in Himachal” portrays the daily lives of resilient women in Himachal Pradesh’s rural areas. From early m...

WHEN WILL THE ODDS BE IN THEIR FAVOUR?

Parallel Narratives: Gaza and The Hunger Games – A Struggle for Freedom and Justice It’s not untrue that at some point in our lives, we all wished to...

Debunking the Myth: “Ladki ki Nah Mein Bhi Haan Chhupi Hoti Hai”

“Ladki ki Nah mein bhi Haan chupi hoti hai” – This phrase has been tragically romanticised by the media. The media often portrays scenarios where pers...

Identity Crises in Young Muslims

The current generation of Muslims, raised in societies heavily influenced by Western ideas and values, has been left feeling confused and inferior. Th...

The Interplay of Sharam and Human

Kotha number 64, on Delhi’s GB Road, which is mostly inhabited by Nepalese girls, is the most popular among the 100 or so brothels in this bustling ma...

Paper Leak or Student's Future Breach?

This year, the NEET-2024 exam had an unexpectedly high cut-off, causing distress for many students. In our country, certain exams have the power to ch...

Kafkaesque: Kafka’s Nightmare Worlds

Franz Kafka, the author of several literary works such as The Metamorphosis, The Trial, The Hunger Artist, The Castle, The Judgement etc. gave birth t...

Women in Hindi Literature

Yaldaram and His Literary Landscape

Politics and JMI

Trigger warning: This article discusses topics such as Eating Disorders, Depression, Anxiety, OCD, and Self-harm...

Netflix’s Crackdown on Password Sharing: Prioritising Profit Over Convenience

Netflix, the global streaming giant known for its extensive library of films, series, and documentaries, is cracking down on password-sharing. Since F...

Feathered Friends and Working Beasts: Unveiling the Ottomans’ Progressive Animal Agenda

Postpartum Psychosis: The other side of giving birth

I sat in my room reading articles on abortion rights in India when suddenly a case came up which talked about a woman being denied the right to aborti...

Empowering Ladakh: The Case for Implementing the Sixth Schedule

Ladakh, nestled amidst the towering peaks of the Himalayas, is not only renowned for its breathtaking landscapes but also for its rich cultural tapest...

The Bad Side of the Good Old – On Nostalgia

What was once a medical condition coined by a 17th-century medical student to describe the anxieties of Swiss mercenaries fighting away from home—comb...

Halide Edib: Jamia’s Friend from Turkey

What do the Voters of Noor Nagar say about the 2024 elections?

The Jamia Review went on ground in the Noor Nagar Slum area to understand first hand about the perspectives of voters about the upcoming Lok Sabha ele...

What do the voters of Batla House say about the 2024 elections?

What do the voters of Shaheen Bagh say about the 2024 elections?

How Bollywood Continues to Fuel Islamophobia in Indian Society

Cinema, ever since its introduction, has been a leading impact player in every society. With its amount of stardom, art and ability to deliver a messa...

Sufism: A journey into Mystical Islam

The lovers of the song “Kun Faya Kun”, shot at the famous Sufi shrine of Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya, are innumerable. One needs no introduction to the d...

Life in Palestine

When wars are fought, they don’t affect just one side of the border or any one nationality, they affect all of humankind. The loss of life is not limi...

Global Medical Research Has Failed Women

"Am I going to die?” My roommate’s voice trembles as she searches online for answers about her late periods and the array of symptoms she’s experienci...

To Speak or Not to Speak: ‘Political’ Students in ‘Apolitical’ Indian Campuses

Sadequain: The People’s Painter

The Right To Speak: Diaspora Voices in Native Politics

A community that is present in the interstitial spaces of cartography is diaspora. This community resides on the precarious precipice of belonging and...

The New India: Partisan Press and Dwindling Democracy

CAA Implemented After Four Years: Are Rohingyas, Srilankan Tamils Proof of ‘Selective Exclusion’

After four years of dangling in distress, The BJP Government has implemented the Citizen’s Amendment Act in India allowing legal rights and eligibilit...

A Mind of One’s Own: Virginia Woolf’s contribution to the English Novel

Unveiling Media Biases: The Persistent Distortion of Israel-Palestine Narratives

In the echoing silence and biased ink of media corridors, the Israel-Palestine narrative unfolds on the front pages of Western media, where truth beco...

Controlling Information to withholding public opinion: How the State is using a new formula

The present situation of power distribution and geopolitics have raised as many a question on censorship and democracy as it has on international peac...

Who’s choice is it anyway: Women’s clothing in Iran and India

For decades, men have abused power to control women. It is these women who need others to help them raise voice for themselves. Feminism doesn’t const...

Posthumous Art and the Ethical Dilemma

From Art To Taboo: the Tawaifs of Awadh

Women have always held symbolic roles throughout history. Honour, resistance, and national symbols converge in the image of the woman. Where, then, di...

How Music Taste has changed through Generations in Bollywood

Music is a form of art and expression that has been evolving throughout human history. Different factors, such as technology, culture, politics, and s...

Landscape in Constant Flux

A landscape in constant flux

In recent years, India has witnessed a rapid transformation in the face of its urban landscape. This transformation has come at a cost- the loss of se...

The Legend of Rashsundari Debi: A Woman who Defied Patriarchy

A Passage to India: Can we call E.M. Forster anti-imperialist?

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Binge-Watching: An Escape from Reality

Binge-watching gives an immersive escape from life’s emotional realities. The addictive pleasure, driven by dopamine release, accompanies the audience...

Shakespeare’s The Tempest: A Post-Colonial Reading

Attack on Titan: End of an Era

It has been a while since we bid goodbye to our beloved trio of Eren, Armin and Mikasa, marking the conclusion of one of the greatest anime ever made....

Why do women have to pay more for stuff?

As a woman living on her own, it can be hard not to observe the price disparity between products marketed for men and those marketed for women, i.e. t...

Sexism, Slurs, and Slanders: Women in Politics

Love, Desires and Sorrows: A Comparative Analysis of the Lives of Parveen Shakir and Forough Farrokhzad

Glorification of Mental Illness on Social Media

Trigger warning: This article discusses topics such as Eating Disorders, Depression, Anxiety, OCD, and Self-harm. With the growth of social media, th...

The Transgression of Indian Football

Tuesday night is when the football world eats well, even in India, where the games air at 1:30 AM IST. Europe’s premium football competition is surely...

The Trend of Misusing Clinical Psychological Terms on Social Media

While social media has played a major role in increasing mental health awareness, there has been a concurrent trend of misuse of clinical terms in sho...

UN General Assembly votes in bulk for Humanitarian Ceasefire in Gaza

In an era marked by geopolitical tensions, conflicts, and humanitarian crises, the United Nations (UN) has consistently played a significant role in p...

Body and Deity: Motherhood in Mahasweta Devi’s Breast Giver

Attack on Titan: Exploring Parallels with Palestine

In a world where fiction mirrors reality and vice versa, the Israel-Palestine situation and the narrative complicacies of ‘Attack on Titan’ spring up ...

Why you should know about the Nakba?

Nakba is a gruesome part in the lives and history of Palestinians. Why does it hold such importance in the context of the current scenario? With the o...

Genocide in Palestine and the Failure of Islamic Nations

The responses from mass media, social groups, political parties and elected governments of multiple nation-states to this prolonged oppression have ar...

The Indian Ballet - A Spectacle of Tradition and Modernity

The Last Mile Connectivity Problem

Delhi Metro is the lifeline of Delhi and the most effective public transit system in the country. However, inherent structural defects within our publ...

The Burnout Generation: Navigating the Stress Epidemic of the Modern World

The term ‘burnout’ might sound new in the modern context but when you break the terminology and look for what is getting impacted, you’ll find yoursel...

A Class Perception of the Pandemic

A Case for Urbanism

Policy in India is made through the lens of rich private vehicle owners, prioritizing the movement of vehicles over the movement of people. How our ur...

El Niño: When Nature’s Whims Tip the Balance

The Misrepresentation of Muslims in Film: Examining Biased Portrayals and their Impact

For several decades, Hollywood and other media companies around the world presented Muslims in faulty and biased ways. These depictions frequently str...

Is Colleen Hoover the new Chetan Bhagat?

If you are someone who is into bookstagram or booktube, then Colleen Hoover is no new name for you. She has been writing novels for a decade, but it’s...

The Desi Barbiecore: Celebrating Diversity and Culture in Fashion

Ever since Greta Gerwig announced the making of the Barbie movie, the world seems to have turned pink. The film hit the Indian theatres on the 21st of...

How would you reduce illness in workplace?

Prince Darashikoh and Indian Philosophy in light of his Literary Achievements

Alice Walker’s The Color Purple: A tale of every Black Woman’s life

The Color Purple by Alice Walker is a novel that will tug at the strings of your heart and leave your mesmerized. It is the story of a black teenage g...

Fact-check Unit : A free pass for the Government to enforce Censorship

The state of freedom enjoyed by journalists in India has been on the decline. The Indian press was ranked 150th out of 180 in the World Press Freedom ...

India’s uncanny obsession with Oscars

A huge surge of happiness rushed over the country when the song “Naatu Naatu” from the blockbuster Telugu film RRR won the Best Original Song at the 9...

Meaninglessness of Life: The God Hole

An interesting concept arising out of religions, especially Abrahamic ones, is that there is a giant God-shaped hole inside of us that can only be fil...

Jennifer Haynes: A Landmark Case Towards Validating Dissociative Identities

Dissociative Identity Disorder, also widely known as Multiple Personality Disorder or Split Personality, can be defined as a coping mechanism created ...

The student’s dilemma- determining the efficacies of collegiate education

Having one of the largest youth populations, the country is tasked with the challenge to accommodate millions of students trying to pursue higher educ...

Enactus JMI organises SheFiesta as a continuation of their Women-centric Endeavours

Enactus JMI, one of the most prominent societies of the university, held their much anticipated event, SheFiesta in March 14. The event commenced with...

The Pseudoscience Ecosystem

Despite the growth of science and technology in India and elsewhere, pseudoscience has unfortunately made a resounding comeback in recent years, espec...

The Golden Age of Islam: A Catalyst for Advancements in Astronomy, Mathematics, and Medicine

The Golden Age of Islam, which spanned from the 8th to the 13th century, was a period of great intellectual, scientific, and artistic flourishing in t...

In Joyland, Gender is the Universal Dreambreaker

Why did Saim Sadiq name his Oscar-shortlisted film ‘Joyland’? Joyland is one of Pakistan’s major amusement parks located in Lahore. The film has a sce...

‘In saffron hued CinemaScope’

PRIDE: WHERE SIGHS BECOME BREATHS

Mumbai’s Color Positive Foundation hosted its first pride parade on 28th January. Interestingly, an event representing one of the most diversely oppre...

Women’s Writing Throughout the Feminist Waves of History

It’s not news that throughout history women have been oppressed and repressed by the patriarchal society that favours men. From getting denied their s...

The Beauty of Breaking Bad

Breaking Bad is a show that will live on for ages. With an entirely new concept, it ignored the usual clichés for crime shows, created a new path for ...

What is even the point of UGC?

The University Grants Commission has been a big player in higher education in India since 1956. It was set up with the aim to “report on Indian univer...

Taking the Hijab Off – Misrepresentation Through Compelling Visuals

Sons and Lovers: Industrial Revolution through the lens of Literature

Lawrence’s ‘Sons and Lovers’, though excessively called out for being obscene and even pornographic in its early days, is now believed to be one of th...

Hockey 2023: Revival of the Indian Sporting Legacy

It was 1975, the last time India lifted the Hockey World Cup Trophy. Since then, it has become a wait of almost half a century to feel that energy aga...

Akbar and The Forbidden Experiment

The 16th-century Mughal emperor, Jalaluddin Muhammad Akbar is profoundly known through various instances as being one curious soul. As per today’s ter...

The Shocking Reality of The Pink Tax: Why Does it Cost More to Be a Woman?

Massive global political movements are defending women and reiterating that they support gender equality. Given the social pressure associated with wo...

Suits: The Egoistical cum Entertaining Law Drama

Brimmed with witty one-liners, haughty characters and suspenseful subplots, Aaron Korsh’s Suits is among the most enjoyable legal drama series. It air...

Highway: The Journey Away from the Dictatorial Milieu

Brimming with pleasing picturesque scenes, Imtiaz Ali gifted us a film which spoke volumes, in limited drama or action. ‘Highway’ was released at a ti...

The Right Wing Cancel Culture

In December 2022, a controversy came to light in the Government New Law College, Indore, concerning an “anti-Hindu” book in the college library. ABVP ...

Authoritarianism at its Finest

In an unprecedented step, the JMI administration, suspended Professor Sonya Surabhi Gupta who was the returning officer for the JTA elections, citing ...

Adulting: The Inevitable, Universal Profession

Some four months ago, Jamia Millia Islamia decided to finally open in the offline mode after being online for more than two years. This became a reali...

Is Gen-Z the New Silent Generation?

Owing to the adverse effects of ongoing hazards, the response in action developed strange similarities between generations that were miles apart. Gene...

Creating a New Film Canon: Sight & Sound’s Greatest Films of All Time

Social Media and Lack of Consent

‘Consent’, a term widely used in the sexual context, is an even wider and broad subject, which exists in variations of dimensions in society. Consent ...

La Lloreria – A Courageous Effort at Demolishing All Mental Health Stigma

In a project to end all sorts of mental health stigma, Spain brings to you La Lloreria or the crying room, a place where you can freely express your s...

Self-harm driven by External Validation

An adrenaline rush is a physical feeling of intense excitement and stimulation caused by the release of adrenaline from the adrenal glands, induced by...

Agra and its role in The Revolt of 1857

Agra, being one of the oldest settlements of India, possesses remarkable contributions in political, economic, industrial, and social history of the c...

Period Dramas: What’s The Hype?

In recent months, I have become conscious of an emerging pattern in terms of TV shows. Period dramas are taking over TV in every direction! A period d...

The Foremost Of the Revolutionaries: Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

Why the US Teacher Shortage Crisis is a Warning Bell for the Indian Education System

Teachers are God’s blessings for us. Throughout a student’s life, they multitask to fill many shoes, including those of a friend, a mentor, or a paren...

Hazards of ‘The Manic Pixie Dream Girl’

Pop culture has been bombarding us with variations of cinematic tropes, and one of these well-known tropes is the ‘Manic Pixie Dream Girl’. The charac...

The Toxic Haul Culture

In recent times, social media has become an inseparable part of our lives. It emerged as a medium of alternate income for some, and a platform to show...

A Tale of Two Catastrophes

Justice is a ray of hope. It does not undo the crime, heal affliction, and it certainly does not bring back the dead. All it does is provide a sense o...

The Silver Screen Battles: Why Bollywood is being Boycotted

Media has always been a means of bringing pertinent issues to the forefront, thus influencing public sentiment. Films, in particular, have the power t...

Prince Darashikoh: His Understanding of Relationship Between Islam and Hinduism

Mirza Ghalib and John Keats: A Consummate Work in Comparative Literature

Correlation of Mirza Ghalib and John Keats is like a fresh breeze of spring in the genre of comparative Urdu literature. There is a jot of creation of...

The World of Factoids

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A factoid is an imitation of a fact. They act as a modern and easy substitute for truth, blurring the line between reality and fiction. In political d...

The Politics of Sports

The Netflix Effect – Formula One’s Rise to Global Popularity

The toughest task for any sport is to increase its audience. They usually have a set demographic for the same, but Formula One has managed to achieve ...

Nitish for PM 2024?

On August 10, after taking his eighth oath as chief minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar sneered at Prime Minister Narendra Modi by saying, “He won in 2014...

The Freedom Movement and Role of Indian Muslims: Inception and Throughout

When Elon Musk said, “AI is More Dangerous than Nukes.”

It is said that we create our own demons. How much truth does this expression hold as far as Artificial Intelligence is concerned? Just like all of ma...

Internet Suspension in the Epoch of Technology

According to Indian Express, the country has faced over 550 internet shutdowns since 2012, with over half of them being imposed from 2019 onwards. Whi...

Stockholm Syndrome: Captivated by Captivity

Aurangzeb: A Victim of Perversion of History

History is a mirror, in which the viewer sees the reflection of his own viewpoint. Opening new frontiers based on history disrupts society, which we s...

What if you could actually live for 200 years?

The extremes of humanity have always fascinated people. In this endless pursuit of longevity, ageing stands as a Brobdingnagian obstacle. Medical scie...

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard: Trauma Turned Sensational

After years of being involved in a toxic relationship with each other, Johnny Depp and Amber Heard have come forth with their own, different versions ...

The line between Good and Evil

Fiction often portrays characters as Black or White. This is especially true for early cinema and literature, where heroes were perfectly good knights...

A House on Fire: The Looming Threat of the Global Climate Crisis

Back in our school days, we were made to believe that planting a tree on our birthday, or biking instead of using a car, can help us “save” our enviro...

Little Things – A Slow-Paced yet Enthralling Romantic Drama Series

Initially created by Dice Media, Ashwin Suresh’s Little Things is a tribute to the semi-modern Indian society of live-in couples, which rose to worldw...

How realistic is it to raise the Marriage-able Age for Women in India?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared in his 2021 Independence Day speech that his government intends to raise the legal age of marriage for women in ...

Jharkhand’s Newfound Popularity is no less than a Tragedy

The murder of a 16-year-old boy, Mobasir, by the Government’s arsenal yet again doomed Jharkhand. Often dismissed as the State harboring Naxals, Jhark...

The Survivors of Ted Bundy

In the seventies, America had to witness one of its most notorious serial killers, Ted Bundy, who startled the world with his heinous crimes against y...

Activism in Modern Age: Effective or Performative?

Every few days in recent years, there has been a new worldwide crisis or incident. Social media has made activism more accessible with practically eve...

Affirmative Action: An Insoluble Debate?

Human Trafficking: The Modern Day Slavery

Be it a result of war, poverty, or just a means for the traffickers to entertain their own inhuman wants, human trafficking has become a worldwide com...

Debunking Dark Academia: From Dead Poets Society to The Secret History

Humans starve and hunt for beauty in the world that surrounds them. We crave it, and we need it psychologically. We delve into aesthetics to find mean...

How the distortion of History occurs?

The Good, the Bad, and the Dank: How Memes Shape Popular Culture

As part of the times of the internet, memes have seamlessly become a part of routine life, seeping gradually into our day-to-day vernacular. Some extr...

School Shootings and the Construction of a Cultural Discourse of Emergency

It’s in the United States that the tragic occurrence of ‘mass shooting’ most commonly takes place. With the nation surpassing 200 mass killings, inclu...

Tone Policing: What it is and why we need to talk about it

While engaging in discussions about injustice and oppression, what should be given due importance: the facts or the tone? Does the tone provide signif...

On the Poetry of Shailendra: A Folk Poet of Hindustani Cinema

A shy but determined Dalit man; born in pre-partitioned Rawalpindi, Shailendra (1923-1966) was the poet whose subversive poems and deeply romantic and...

The “Lord Ram” I Know as a Muslim

Most of us have had Ramayana in our syllabus, and our idea of Lord Ram is quite different from the notion some bigots want us to inculcate. Every reli...

How Manto’s Story “BADSOORATI” is a Must Read for Gen-Z

Saadat Hasan Manto is considered a name that evokes the picture of a man who used his stories to portray the squabbles and pains of the oppressed peop...

Indian Premier League: A Gentlemen’s Game?

The Indian Premier League, also known as the IPL, was founded in the year 2007 by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). It is a national T...

The World of Retro-Futurism

Have you ever come across thoughts like these- “How long do I need to wait for flying cars or a transparent smartphone? Will there be fleets of flying...

Kiarostami’s Cherries Leave You with a Bittersweet Taste!

Abbas Kiarostami’s ‘Taste of Cherry’ is one of his most renowned works which was released in 1997. In the midst of heavy censorship in the Iranian ent...

India Amidst the Sri Lankan Crisis

Sri Lanka, one of India’s next-door neighbors has sunken into a deep economic and political crisis. As we notice, there is a threatening possibility o...

India’s Tryst with Dissent Precedes Modi’s Nationalism!

When the country is ruled by fanatics, where any and every action is a sitting duck and one question against the authority could lead to an assassinat...

The Sound of Magic: Music as a Means of Therapy

I have always been an avid lover of music. Having been raised in a musical family, I have spent my days singing and listening to music across genres a...

The Pitfalls of Mob Mentality

Do you base your decisions on rationality or do you find it better to follow the crowd? The human thought accepts what the deranged masses believe to ...

Political Neutrality – The Grave Byproduct of Privilege

With the global political landscape plunged in a battle within itself, the trope of indifference and indecision towards current affairs is unacceptabl...

The Ever-Trundling Wheels of Islamophobia

In today’s world, as the hijab endures the label of a symbol of oppression, the holy book of Quran, a means of violence, practicing Muslims, as patent...

On Ambedkar and his many Distortions by the Hindu Mind

YAAD-E-JALLIAN

Every year, on the 13th of April, the festival of Baisakhi is celebrated but unfortunately, this day also marks the anniversary of the brutal massacre...

Modern India’s Form of Untouchability: Manual Scavenging

Manual Scavenging is one of the social evils that continues unabated in India. Targeted at the community labelled as ‘low-borns’ – the Dalits suffer t...

The Notion and Intention behind Ramadan

Why is every book a New York Times Best-Seller?

Do you ever wonder why almost every book you come across is a ‘#1 New York Times bestseller’? The New York Times bestselling list is one of the most p...

The Curse of Koh-i-Noor

The Koh-i-Noor Diamond, for all its glittering beauty and unparalleled value, is supposedly riddled with a mysterious curse that gave birth to tragedi...

Blue-Eyed Privileges and Dichotomy of Wars

From the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, if I have learned anything at all it’s this: it’s heroic to take up arms and fight till you vanquish them or they...

Why do Students want to study Abroad?

It’s always a moment of immense pleasure for Indian students when they receive their Visas to go overseas and secure their education. It feels like mu...

The Girlboss Culture: Empowering Women or Feeding Power Structures?

As an active consumer of the internet and social media, one might come across the term “Girlboss” repeatedly. While it comes across as another trendy ...

Wars and Conflicts: How Humanity Suffers

The effects of war can be short-term or long-term varying from person to person – war affects soldiers in a different way while the common man is affe...

On the Poetry of Sahir Ludhianvi: The Personal and the Political

The Fallacies of the Hijab Ban

The Karnataka High Court upheld the ban on wearing of the hijab in classrooms, a ruling that could drastically fuel the ongoing marginalization of the...

This Cinderella has PTSD!

India has a terrible habit of pitting its children against each other from a very early age. Our successes, as well as our failures, are compared. It ...

Chinua Achebe’s ‘Things Fall Apart’ as a Narrative Altering the Distortions of Africa by the West

For decades, the tales about colonies were known solely as told by the colonial masters, where the aboriginal people were seen as Kipling wrote – “hal...

Victim-blaming is Just Another Form of Abuse

On 8th March 2022 while the world celebrated and congratulated women for their amazing contributions, surfaced a video of KK Shailaja, former Kerala H...

The Fall of the Titanic: Beyond the Iceberg

15 April 1912 – 2,240 passengers and crew aboard; 1,500 lives lost; a handful of survivors returning home with the most haunting recollections – the s...

India: A So-Called Secular State

According to the 42nd Amendment of the constitution of India implemented in 1976, the Preamble to the constitution asserted that India is a secular na...

The Fallacy Of Islamic Terrorism

Student Journalism – A Hope for Ethical Media

For many young journalists worldwide, there are obstructions to publishing freely. India’s inroads into media education and journalism were initiated ...

Anti-Shia Hysteria turned Genocide

Dr. Ali Haider, who resided on Gulberg Road, was leaving his son off at school on the morning of 18 February 2013, when he was stopped by four men rid...

Brave New World: Exploring Space in Popular Culture

The world was transforming rapidly in the nineties. For the first time, Space technology had reached as far as Jupiter. The 1995 Pixar classic ‘Toy St...

Migrant Crisis and COVID-19

What is my Identity?

Trending Soundtracks: Why so Viral?

A new trend emerges everyday on social media. However, some exceptional ones manage to rule the reign for a longer period of time. The song ‘Badaam Ba...

The Night of 23rd February 1991 – Kunan and Poshpora

“I think they (women) were inspired by the fight put up by Indian civilians when the Nirbhaya gang rape and murder took place in New Delhi. When they ...

The Death of Westland

The second month of 2022 started with confusion for loyal readers, as upon receiving the news of Amazon deciding to shut down Westland Books on 01 Feb...

On the Poetry of Mirabai: A Voice of Dissent and Devotion from the Bhakti Movement in India

Democracy in the Dungeon?

Like any other country, India has a rich history of civil agitations and mass protests, ones of the sort that resulted in the nation’s independence fr...

Hijab Ban: Another Attempt at Targeting Muslim Women

In last week of December 2021, six students, wearing hijab, were prevented from attending the classes in a pre-university college in Udupi, Karnataka....

En route Polaroids: A History of Photography

Although the camera, as a concept, was known since earlier times with artists from the Renaissance onwards claiming the utilization of a camera obscur...

The Culture of Sugarcoating Fairy Tales à la Disney

Have you ever wondered about the origins of fairy tales that usually begin with “Once upon a time” and shape our “happily ever after”? The magical, ad...

Pageants: A Beauty Concert or A Beastly Affair?

To what extent will a group of incredibly beautiful, young women parading a glamorous stage in their glitzy dresses empower a hesitant 14-year old min...

The Leftist Discourse: Divided We Fall

With a concerning upsurge in the popularity of right-wing conservative politics, the need for the Left to put up a unified front to curb what is label...

Learning the Art of Abortion

Alike criminalizing marital rape, the right to abort has been a long-fought debate. Essentially any law, capable of providing a safety net and reward ...

The Black Baby Test

In recent years, the hashtag #BlackLivesMatter has been used widely on social media against racism towards the Black people, especially African-Americ...

A Death Knell for This Democracy

The elections are approaching, and our country is sinking deeper into the swamp of hatred and communalism. Since the conference in Haridwar, where hun...

It is Time to Bid Farewell to the Indian Dream

The Indian subcontinent comprises the countries of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives and Sri Lanka and is home to more than 1.8 bil...

Westernisation: The Unobtrusive Decay of Indian Folklore

Westernisation is a term used to signify the course of reception of the western culture, style, language, and methods of reasoning. Westernisation has...

Estadio Santiago Bernabéu: Too Big a Stadium for Too Little a Club

Real Madrid C.F.’s home ground, the Santiago Bernabéu stadium, is a legend in the world of football. Associated with a rich history, the home to the B...

Consent to Intercourse: Failures of the Indian Penal Code

On October 6th, the Indian Penal Code completed 161 years of its enactment. This was the codification of definitions of crimes and determination of th...

Lights, Camera, Propaganda

Media culture is influential enough to shape popular socio-political opinions on a global scale. Far from compelling media houses to churn out genuine...

India’s Babucracy

More than 10 lakh candidates applied for the Civil Services Examinations or CSE in 2021. 10 lakh candidates would face each other for a mere 710 seats...

The White Tiger: An Absolute Page Turner

The White tiger by Aravind Adiga gives us a reality check by focussing on some of the prime loopholes of our country that we all are already aware of ...

India: An Eternal Purge within the Democracy

Imagine a world where each year, a government legitimizes the execution of every criminal activity for 12 hours, irrespective of the atrociousness lev...

Pandemic and Hustle Culture: A Disastrous Symphony

Performative workaholism has been on a steady rise over the recent years. Pretending to love work, grinding round the clock, and gambling with one’s m...

Keeping Up with Beauty Standards: A Journey Nowhere?

Beauty standards are applied to everyone, but they are especially difficult to attain for those who don’t naturally fit them. Most of the people canno...

Rwandan Genocide

Rwanda, a country located in the continent of Africa, was the epicentre of a massive genocide, in which more than 8 lakh people were killed in less th...

Charm Must Not Triumph Over Harm

Model United Nation: A Useless Space for Breeding Inaction

Model United Nations uses an exciting concept of mock debate, inviting the younger generation to participate in and offer their insights on world affa...

Beyond the Castle Gates

Below the scintillating cerulean and violets, a steam train runs over a bridge, which stands above a river with an old sailing ship; whilst a familiar...

The History of El Clásico: Politics, Dissensions, and Football

When Barcelona plays Real Madrid, the world stops for 90 minutes. The highly-anticipated clash has an intense history that goes beyond the premises of...

India’s Pollution Crisis

New Delhi’s pollution crisis needs no introduction at all. While the pollution crisis in Delhi is not something recent, however, the intensity has onl...

Viva la Revolución: Jamia Millia Islamia

Digital Feminism Must Be the Answer to Digital Misogyny

Social media platforms can be inspiring but are equally vicious when it comes to minorities. Women on social media face various threats, insults, and ...

The Ascendancy of Astrology – Written in the Stars

The Fall of Sahara and Subrata Roy

28th February 2014 was the day when almost every single newsroom in the nation went into a frenzy. Following hours of high drama, “Saharashri” Subrata...

Uyghur Muslims Genocide: The World Doesn’t Bat an Eyelid

When the 1948 Genocide Convention was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly as the first human rights treaty, the world had committed to “nev...

Afghanistan: A Tale of 2 Similar-yet-Distinct Withdrawals

On February 15, 1989, the last Soviet soldier crossed the Afghan-Soviet border marking the end of one of the bloodiest conflicts ever fought in Afghan...

Remnants of a Parliamentary System

It was a cold winter morning in Delhi on 26th November 2021, the Prime Minister of India was addressing dignitaries in the central hall of Parliament ...

An Introduction to the Poetry of Kamala Das

Sometimes you read a poet’s work and it resonates with you so deeply that you feel something shift inside you. Things click into place and your experi...

India and Its Baby Steps Towards Genocide

The difference of identity can become a tool of division. This polarization can be amplified by the use of hateful politics, slowly leading towards vi...

The Habit of ‘Othering’ of Muslims in the Indian Cinema

In recent times, the debate around nationalism and the question “Who is an anti-national?” has taken a centre-stage and the edifice of secularism is i...

Haider: Of Hamlet and Kashmir

Haider may be the first film in Hindustani Cinema that portrays Kashmir not just for its aesthetics but for the difficult truth that lies therein and ...

Two Indias React to Vir Das’ Standup

The monologue by comedian Vir Das performed at the John F Kennedy Centre in Washington DC has made the headlines. Vir Das who is famous for his humoro...

Two Indias React to Vir Das’ Standup

The monologue by comedian Vir Das performed at the John F Kennedy Centre in Washington DC has made the headlines. Vir Das who is famous for his humoro...

Life Style: A Cup of Progress and A Guilt Trip

We all have digressed from our usual patterns. Reduced social interaction and contact, lesser activity, and prolonged periods of isolation have wreake...

The Optics of True Crime

Gatekeeping in Social Media : A Voice Suppressed?

Social media had always been the foremost stage for the underprivileged and oppressed to highlight their issues. But with an algorithm that favors the...

Ariel: A Journey through the Stormy Seas of Sylvia’s Life

The Hijab — Onscreen

Terrorist? Anti-modern? A presage to western values? Oppressive? Or the oppressed? These are the first notions that come to one’s mind while watching ...

WHAT IS HAPPENING IN TRIPURA?

Last month, on October 15, amid the celebration of the biggest Hindu religious festival across Bangladesh, several Durga Puja pandals and temples were...

Mr Chief Minister, ‘What’s in a name?’

What’s in a name? A long time ago Shakespeare spoke these words through Juliet and completely ridiculed the idea of an existing barrier that came in t...

A Reasoned Existence

Is faith logically contradictory? What are the theistic arguments for God? Can the cause of the universe be explained? We live in an ideologically shi...

A Subtle link Between Poverty Porn and Social Media Clout

The concept of poverty porn, also called development porn or famine porn, first originated in the 1980s, an era of immense charity campaigns. The prac...

Question of Patriotism in Indian Sports

The cricket match between India and Pakistan was a marvel to watch. Shaheen Afridi’s bowling spell, Rizwan-Babar partnership, and the impeccable innin...

MAUKA MAUKA IS FUN UNTIL INDIA LOSES: A BACKSTORY OF INDIA’S DRAMATIC LOSS OF T-20 STREAK

India’s loss by 10 wickets at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Dubai International Stadium on 24th October 2021 to Pakistan was met with a myriad of...

Urdu – An Alien In India?

Urdu, a language of the elite and the masses alike, a language that was once shaped by the poets and the peasants has now been alienated in its own ho...

ROLE OF TOURISM INDUSTRY IN EMPLOYMENT GENERATION IN INDIA

Palestine: A Successful Erasure?

The plight of the Palestinians cannot be settled if we keep overlooking it, neither can it be solved if we choose to recognize Israel and cooperate wi...

Najeeb Ahmed; The Story So Far

Najeeb Ahmed, a native of Badaun in Uttar Pradesh and an MSc (Biotechnology) student studying at Jawaharlal Nehru University went missing on 15th Octo...

Pegasus: Onset of a Bigger Agenda

Pegasus is a spyware that helps spies hack into phones and access any personal information or location of any individual. It is developed by NSO Group...

The Weaponization of Social Media against Dissent

As a part of global society, India is not exempt from being influenced by the changes that all major social media platforms are being pressured to und...

The Culture of Poverty in Ratatouille

Society Tested Negative for Male Body Positivity

When was the last time you saw a short, chubby male with a little belly as a fashion model? Most probably never, the reason being- these men do not fi...

Newcastle United Takeover: Will Football ever be the same?

Football, the most popular sport on the planet, is undergoing a rough transition. Once the messiah of the underdogs, the game is now being overtaken b...

The Suicidal Epidemic

Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the world, and is, therefore, one of the major causes of concern in public health. India has sadly be...

How toxic is our notion of productivity?

Out of various social qualities that human beings possess, one pertains to the art of comparison. We always try to achieve more; it is when we start c...

The Educational Plague

“Who put honor in my vagina?” – Kamala Bhasin

“The first feminist was born the day the patriarchy was created.” With poems like “kyunki main ladki hoon, mujhe padhna hai” and a feminist version o...

FOUNDATIONS OF A RIOT

Men’s Rights Movement: An Anti-Feminist Garb?

Men’s Rights Activism has morphed into something of a backlash against feminism as opposed to its intrinsic intentions of curbing structural discrimin...

Jallianwala Bagh: Renovation or Desensitisation?

The renovated form of the memorial park, that held within it, scenes of one of the bloodiest massacres in British history, was inaugurated by the prim...

Sexual Violence against Women — Four Rape Incidents that Shook the Country: From Hathras to Delhi

With ever-increasing campaigns and protests for the safety, security, and rights of women over years, the country’s rape statistics continue to burgeo...

Jinnah & Jamia: An Unpleasant Bond

Domestic Abuse: Patriarchal Right or Alter Ego?

Disclaimer: This article does not intend to polarize claim on abuse on the basis of gender or pass judgments on anyone with statistics. All cases diff...

IS INDIA’S TRYST WITH DESTINY OVER?

On the eve of independence, Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru very eloquently highlighted India’s tryst with destiny. “It is fitting that at this solemn...

Hamid – A Glimpse of the Pawns of Power

They play with everyone — the children, the women, the men, whole families, and the army men in their service. They decide whom to call culprits and w...

THE PROLETARIAT GONE TO SEED?

The Indian youth currently faces a major problem. With unemployment rates at all-time highs, college graduates are going through a hard time finding e...

Laïcité: An Irony

Presently, France is going through a period of pernicious political debate, remarkably since the decapitating of teacher Samuel Paty for sharing caric...

In the name of God

Surprisingly but factually, as per the historic scriptures, all the major religions around the globe cite oneness and commonness through the verdict: ...

Is the Republic Aware of its Role?

India is a republic. The term ‘republic’ indicates that a country is considered a “public matter”, not the private concern or property of its rulers. ...

Oppose, Oppose and Oppose

The Freedom of Press has been one of the most sought-after modern civil rights since the 19th century. The role played by the press during the Struggl...