Why Embracing a Fireworks-Free Diwali Remains a Challenge
It's not so much being rooted in the past as the desperation to reaffirm tradition — even as contemporary life erodes its foundations — that makes Diwali crackers vital for many
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The Moral Void of Markets
Markets are not a panacea for authoritarianism and moral conflicts
Diwali Memories: Uniting Through Lost Rituals and Cherished Moments
One little Diwali tradition was the art of making 'gharondas' -- houses made of clay decorated with natural colours made with rice flour, hibiscus flowers and turmeric.
Why More Municipal Corporations in Himachal Pradesh is Not the Answer
Urbanisation in India differs significantly from the classical urbanisation seen in the Global North
Economic Divide Deepens in India: A Challenge for Federalism
Data from the paper titled, ‘Relative Economic Performance of Indian States: 1960-61 to 2023-24’, show a growing gap that is leading to the questioning of federalism
Rise of Trump: The Appeal of a Palaeolithic Leader in a High-Tech Era
Trump is the perfect tribal chief for ‘palaeoliths’ in MAGA tees’n’ baseball caps.
Administrative Satellite Spectrum Allocation Poses Risks for the Govt.
Now that administrative assignment of satellite spectrum is deemed the norm, UPA’s Devas looks like a project ahead of its time, rather than a scam.