Chiraiya, a new series on JioHotstar, bravely tackles the sensitive issue of sustained marital rape within a middle-class Hindu household in Lucknow, sparking significant societal conversations and debates
South Indian fan culture, particularly for teams like Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings, exhibits an intense devotion that transcends mere sports
Iranian women are presented as more than capable of negotiating their own battles, boasting near-universal literacy and strong representation in STEM and medicine, despite Western narratives of their oppression
The use of hate speech, especially on a sacred day such as Ram Navami, is deeply disrespectful and blasphemous to Hinduism's rich traditions
Iran crafts top-tier propaganda films, memes, and roasts, leveraging AI to reframe geopolitical conflicts, even trolling Donald Trump
The Shahed kamikaze drone, priced at $20,000-$50,000, effectively neutralises $4 million-$12 million Patriot interceptors, showing superior cost-effectiveness in modern warfare
From the sewage-choked pipes of the $13.3 billion USS Gerald R. Ford to the AI-generated hockey triumphs of Donald Trump, there is a deepening chasm between modern "God-complex" fantasies and the undeniable mess of physical existence
While Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance reaffirmed America’s immigrant, pluralist ethos in the face of Donald Trump–era nationalism, India’s political and cultural elite appear increasingly comfortable aligning art with power
The Yuvraj Mehta incident in Noida highlights a catastrophic failure of civic administration where the 27-year-old software engineer died in a sewage-filled construction pit
Hindutva's appeal to youth stems from its ability to offer a powerful sense of belonging, dignity, and community to a non-elite demographic
The Indian obsession with Pakistan is a complex love-hate relationship, evident in both hyper-patriotic Bollywood films and the subtle adoption of Pakistani cultural aesthetics
The Viksit Bharat scheme name contains a coded, subservient religious message ("Ji, Ram Ji") that reflects a wider trend of shutting down democratic debate
Modern ambiguity pervades our "tainted world", where it's hard to distinguish between what's natural and what's skilfully enhanced. This uncertainty manifests across beauty, politics, and cinema, drawing parallels with the iconic Maybelline tagline
Indian cricketers in advertising have evolved dramatically, from the early challenges of stars like Mohammad Azharuddin and the rise of polished professionals like Virat Kohli, to the unstudied, authentic charm of the women cricketers
India's cultural politics reveal a growing pattern of religious division and the suppression of narratives that challenge the dominant Hindutva ideology, exemplified by the denial of entry to scholars like Francesca Orsini and the contentious push for an extended Diwali holiday
Diwali celebrations are undergoing a significant transformation, moving from the nostalgic crackle of childhood fireworks to a call for impactful "truth bombs" that address societal issues
I was particularly impressed by two individuals who followed up their birthday wishes for PM Modi with two very different sorts of birthday presents
Arundhati Roy’s ‘Mother Mary Comes to Me’ is an essential companion piece, offering vivid behind-the-scenes insights into the inspirations for "The God of Small Things"
Profanity in public discourse, exemplified by Dr Christine Fair's recent comments about Donald Trump, sparks a broader discussion on language evolution and the shifting boundaries of acceptable speech
Election Commission faces a significant self-created PR disaster stemming from its mishandling of recent allegations. Their defensive and biased response has only escalated public scrutiny and bolstered the opposition's narrative
Smriti Irani's much-anticipated ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’ reboot sparks discussions about her acting comeback and political trajectory
PM Modi's political future faces scrutiny as he approaches 75, the unofficial BJP retirement age that has sidelined other senior leaders. A look at the implications of his age on leadership, alongside a broader societal obsession with fitness and the reluctance of prominent figures to yield their positions
Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagade declared at a public meeting in Udaipur that the marriage between Mughal Emperor Akbar and a Rajput princess, Jodha Bai, is a “fabrication”
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