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Schizo-Nation
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May 26, 2026
Why Chiraiya's portrayal of marital rape is breaking OTT records
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
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May 10, 2026
From matinee idols to cricket gods: The evolution of southern fan culture
South Indian fan culture, particularly for teams like Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings, exhibits an intense devotion that transcends mere sports
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April 25, 2026
Tehran to Delhi—echoes of defiance
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
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April 11, 2026
When festivals fuel division, not devotion
The use of hate speech, especially on a sacred day such as Ram Navami, is deeply disrespectful and blasphemous to Hinduism's rich traditions
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March 28, 2026
From memes to movies: How Iran is winning the digital war against US
Iran crafts top-tier propaganda films, memes, and roasts, leveraging AI to reframe geopolitical conflicts, even trolling Donald Trump
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March 14, 2026
Shahed drone: The underdog weapon that's changing the game
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
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February 28, 2026
AI dreams and blocked pipes
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
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February 14, 2026
When world treats you like a child
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
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January 31, 2026
Who is accountable for Yuvraj Mehta’s death in Noida's killer pit?
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
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January 17, 2026
Why are young people joining Hindutva? The answer isn't just religion
Hindutva's appeal to youth stems from its ability to offer a powerful sense of belonging, dignity, and community to a non-elite demographic
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January 03, 2026
Love, hate or fixation? Why India can't get enough of Pakistan
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
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December 20, 2025
From MNREGA to VB-G RAM G: The politics of policy naming
The Viksit Bharat scheme name contains a coded, subservient religious message ("Ji, Ram Ji") that reflects a wider trend of shutting down democratic debate
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November 22, 2025
From cosmetic surgery to election wins: The age of subtle spikes
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
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November 08, 2025
Why the 'Girls in Blue' are a breath of fresh air in advertising
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
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October 25, 2025
How right-wing politics undermines India's multicultural heritage
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
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October 11, 2025
Diwali's true spark lies in igniting change
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
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September 27, 2025
Modi and Me: A shared birthday journey
I was particularly impressed by two individuals who followed up their birthday wishes for PM Modi with two very different sorts of birthday presents
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September 13, 2025
Why Arundhati Roy's ‘Mother Mary Comes to Me’ is essential reading
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"
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August 30, 2025
Trump-Christine Fair exchange: How profanity is redefining political discourse
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
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August 16, 2025
Election Commission's self-inflicted PR disaster
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
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August 02, 2025
Tulsi Virani's return: What’s cooking, Smriti Irani?
Smriti Irani's much-anticipated ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’ reboot sparks discussions about her acting comeback and political trajectory
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July 18, 2025
Is Narendra Modi exempt from BJP's 75-year retirement rule?
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
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June 08, 2025
Jaipur: When pink turned sour
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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