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How the United Nations is Struggling to Stay Relevant in a Fragmented World
The UN, built to prevent global conflict, is struggling to stay relevant in a world where great-power consensus no longer exists.
14 min read →How Food Insecurity Is Rising Worldwide: Conflict, Climate & Aid Crises
Over 295 million people worldwide now face acute food insecurity, a 13.7 million increase from last year, driven by conflict.
8 min read →The Star in a Jar: How Nuclear Fusion Promises Infinite Energy
Scientists have successfully created a mini-star in a jar, replicating the sun's fusion reaction in a controlled environment.
11 min read →Gen Z vs. the Old Guard: How Nepal’s Youth Sparked a Political Revolution
Over 60% of Nepal's parliamentarians are over 60, but it's the under-30s who are driving the country's political revolution.
8 min read →Harnessing Narrative in Election Advertising to Shape Voter Perceptions
India's 900 million voters are courted with billions of rupees in political advertising.
7 min read →Democracy vs. Control: The Rise of Government Interference in Indian Media
India's media industry is being increasingly drawn under state control, threatening freedom of expression and democratic values.
8 min read →The Ethics of Immortality: Should Humans Live Forever If Possible?
For the first time in history, humanity stands on the edge of a profound transformation: the possibility of overcoming death itself.
8 min read →Green Energy Colonialism: How the West Is Exploiting the Global South Again
The West is exploiting the Global South for critical raw materials to fuel its green energy revolution, perpetuating a new form of colonialism.
8 min read →Niger Sahel and the New Frontline of Global Terrorism
Niger, at the heart of the Sahel, has become the world’s fastest-growing hotspot for terrorist violence.
19 min read →Uniform Civil Code: Social Reform or Political Strategy?
India's proposed Uniform Civil Code could replace 4,800 years of community-specific laws with one common code.
7 min read →The Tiananmen Square Incident of 1989: Events and Aftermath
Over 1,000 students were killed in the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989, marking a pivotal confrontation between democratic ideals and the Chinese
8 min read →Why Do People Follow Leaders-Even Bad Ones?
Over 2 billion people have followed a dictator or cult leader at some point in history, drawn by promises of security and order.
9 min read →The Untold Story of African Civilizations Before Colonization
Africa was home to vast empires, brilliant scholars, and architectural wonders before European colonization, challenging the 'Dark Continent' myth.
7 min read →Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill”: What It Meant, What It Promised, and What It Delivered
Trump promised a single, transformative bill to replace America's complicated systems, but what did it actually deliver?
7 min read →9/11 and the Global War on Terror: Two Decades of Consequences
Nearly 3,000 people killed in the 9/11 attacks triggered a global campaign: the War on Terror.
8 min read →The Israel-Palestine Conflict: A Century of Displacement and Division
Over 1 million Palestinians were displaced in 1948, a century of displacement and division has only intensified the conflict.
8 min read →Nalanda and Takshashila: The Lost Ivy Leagues of the Ancient World
Nalanda and Takshashila were the world's first true universities, flourishing over 2,000 years ago and attracting scholars from across Asia.
7 min read →Iran’s Role in the Middle East: Regional Power or Global Threat?
Iran has defied Western influence since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, cultivating regional proxies and challenging the balance of power in the Middle
8 min read →The Green Economy: Is Sustainability Profitable?
The green economy is a multi-trillion dollar reality, but can sustainability be profitable?
5 min read →The Psychology of Scarcity How Poverty Changes the Brain
Poverty can literally change your brain, making it harder to think long-term and reason logically.
14 min read →The Mandela Effect: Is Reality Glitching, or Are We?
Thousands remember Nelson Mandela dying in 1980s, but he actually died in 2013, sparking a phenomenon that has left psychologists and internet users
9 min read →Extreme Isolation: The Psychology of Solitary Confinement
Being locked in a small, windowless cell for 23 hours a day has become a reality for thousands, but what does extreme isolation do to the brain?
8 min read →The Business of Surveillance: How Companies Profit from Your Data
Your phone data is being used to predict and nudge your behaviour for profit, with India already witnessing its impact.
14 min read →The Arctic Gold Rush WHO Really Owns the North Pole
The UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) sets the rules for who controls the Arctic waters and ocean floor.
12 min read →Attitude
Attitude is not just a fleeting emotion or a pure belief, but a complex evaluative layer that colours every fact with a like, dislike or indifference.
14 min read →What is Concept of Non Violence
Non-violence isn’t about weakness or surrender; it’s a courageous, strategic force that has reshaped nations.
16 min read →What is Sarvodaya
Sarvodaya is a philosophy that seeks to uplift humanity as a whole, founded by Dr A P J Abdul Kalam, promoting non-violence, equity and universal uplift.
13 min read →Conscience
Conscience is our inner voice that reflects on our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, guiding us to distinguish between right and wrong.
15 min read →Tolerance
India's Zomato listed beef on its menu in Kerala despite nationwide outrage, doubling down on transparency and sparking open dialogue.
13 min read →Nolan Principles
The Nolan Principles are the quiet guardrails that keep power honest, ensuring no public servant can turn public service into personal profit.
13 min read →Impartiality and Non Partisanship
Just as a neutral referee keeps a sports match honest, impartial and non-partisan officials keep democracy's promises real.
17 min read →Integrity
Integrity is about being truthful, transparent and consistent in all interactions, but did you know Tata Group donated 1000 crores to the Indian
12 min read →Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence is not just about IQ, but about being able to read the room, stay calm under pressure.
19 min read →Aptitude and Attitude
Aptitude is not just about what you know, but about your brain's hidden potential to learn and excel in specific areas.
11 min read →Objectivity
Objectivity isn't about stripping away human perspective, but about building methods to reach the most reliable account of reality.
14 min read →Empathy and Compassion
You can feel a stranger's fatigue in a crowded Mumbai local train – that's the spark of empathy.
14 min read →Bioethics
Bioethics is concerned with the ethical dilemmas produced by biology and medicine, particularly those raised by human action in society and the
3 min read →Utilitarianism
Utilitarianism's core principle: always choose the action that maximizes overall happiness or reduces suffering for the greatest number of people.
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