Francisco Castillo, Iowan and Trump voter, doesn’t want war. Isfahan resident Saman doesn’t want it either. He’s shocked and angry – war is worse than his worst nightmare. But what can they do if their govts are bent upon it? Times like these make you want to throw off the yoke of state and citizenship….
Maharashtra’s Ashok Kharat is the latest in the long, inglorious line of godless ‘godmen’. Having caused so much shok , he has fittingly come to grief himself. ‘Rigged’ out as an astrologer too, he claimed twice the heavenly access. Under cover of this, he allegedly raped, robbed, and killed, including ghoulish human sacrifice. There’s enough…
In his primetime address on April 1, 2026 , President Donald Trump delivered a high-stakes update on the ongoing military conflict with Iran, characterized by a mix of triumph, combative rhetoric, and claims of imminent victory. Speaking during a period of escalating energy prices and international scrutiny, Trump portrayed the war as a successful, decisive…
African responses to the US–Israel war with Iran have been far from uniform. Africa has not responded under a coordinated leadership of the African Union or any regional bloc. Based on geography and their individual ties with Israel, Iran, the USA, and the Gulf countries, African countries are taking divergent stances. There is no ideological…
Indian contemporary master Tom Vattakuzhy’s suite of works at Kochi Muziris Biennale consisted of a surreal creation of works created for short stories .Amongst all the works what stood out was his prowess as well as his passion for creating imagery that reflected ingenious techniques of compositional cohesion and realms of virtual vitality. Leninum Larshakanum …
As our winter holiday in Doon drew to a reluctant close and the annual separation from Grumpy—my faithful but temperamental steed—loomed, I felt I owed him (and myself) one last spin before his customary ten-month hibernation. So, on Sunday, March 8, 2026, I proposed a short farewell ride. Professor Vinay Rana, ever the willing (and far more…
While the world is witnessing paradigm shifts in international relations, Vietnam continues to pursue a steady and pragmatic foreign policy rooted in its doctrine of multi-alignment. PM Chinh’s visit to Moscow (March 22-25) at the invitation of his Russian counterpart Mishustin was far from routine. It marked a substantive step forward in elevating the Russia-Vietnam…
1. Smog paints the sky, leaving it covered with sores,Cities and towns suffer, rivers and ponds cough.The world breathes in the pain, in smog that’s bad,When will people awaken, amazed by green?Should I pull it out, add something great, or let it run wild?Leaves quietly weep, trees stand dry and pale,Health moves like the ocean’s waves.Livelihood and the future fade, in a thick, hazy cloud—Is there any way to end the Earth’s dark time? 2. Slow hands that throw litter, tired little feet,Bring a lot of pain to our city,Their breath echoes, their eyes look lifeless,Brighten the sky and make everyone feel right.Children are the future of every country,They are the most important gift,A treasure to enjoy, a joy to feel.They bring love, happiness, and fun,Clearing their hearts and minds of haze and smog. 3. Motorists drive slowly near the smoggy city or the kiker tree,Grass-seekers walk through the banks of the…
April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day—a moment to pause, reflect, and recognize the experiences of millions of individuals on the autism spectrum. Yet, in 2026, awareness alone is no longer enough. The conversation must evolve from simply knowing about autism to actively embracing inclusion, acceptance, and meaningful support. Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD),…
I never thought that this was going to be the longest ever flight, from Kolkata to Delhi. As I sat messaging my husband that I was all boarded and good, a message on X popped up from a mutual who is a professional singer and more importantly, trustworthy. The message asked me to vote for…