Business and Politics

BUSINESS: HOW INDIAN IS INDIAN ADVERTISING?

As pride, identity and profiling increasingly come into play at the global level, questions will follow: Have we been able to define where Indian advertising is coming from an...

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POLITICS: LEADERS ACROSS PARTY LINES DEMAND POSH

Leaders across party lines endorse PoSH implementation in political parties, advocating for ICCs and robust mechanisms to ensure women’s safety, dignity, and equitable p...

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POLITICS: SILENCE, A WEAPON AND SHIELD

Dr. Manmohan Singh’s dignified silence inspires integrity, while Bollywood’s silence on farmers’ struggles highlights a troubling indifference—two sile...

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POLITICS: YEAREND THOUGHTS ON THE TYRANNY OF POWER

Exploring geopolitical strife, expansionism, and communal tensions shaping the modern world, with reflections from Noam Chomsky and the enduring poetry of Sahir Ludhianvi. Hum...

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BUSINESS: B2B2C2P - THE REAL ADVERTISING DILEMMA

Advertising's evolving landscape is driven by tech disruption, founder egos, and changing media dynamics. Can agencies adapt or risk obsolescence in a world where influence an...

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POLITICS: THE SYSTEMATIC TARGETING OF MINORITIES

Unravelling Communal Tensions: The Fight to Preserve India’s Secular and Cultural Heritage Amid Systematic Targeting of Minorities and Historical Sites. Humra Quraishi w...

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POLITICS: A NATION AT CROSSROADS AND APATHY

India stands at a crossroads, grappling with economic disparity, political polarization, and rising apathy—calling for collective action to bridge divides and reclaim eq...

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POLITICS: THE TOXIC HAZE OF INDIFFERENCE

Exposing the smog of indifference: How government inaction, communal divides, and systemic neglect throttle lives across India, leaving vulnerable citizens to battle crises al...

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POLITICS: MAHARASHTRA’S DEMOCRACY AT CROSSROADS

As Maharashtra approaches crucial elections, the current government’s tactics raise questions about democratic integrity, corruption, and long-term progress versus short...

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POLITICS: AMERICA’S ELECTION SIGNALS SHIFT

“I’m viewing the 2024 U.S. election through the lens of economic concerns, media influence, and social media’s role in shaping political narratives amidst a ...

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MOVIES: A GENTLE DOWNPOUR OF INDIE SUCCESS

Ritopriyo Saha’s short film Chhoti Baarish (Little Rain) is creating ripples acros...

October 19 2025

POWERFUL PEOPLE: THE QUESTION UNANSWERED

As India celebrates the birth centenary of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika, the Bard of the Brahmapu...

October 18 2025

ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: FETED ABROAD, FORGOTTEN AT HOME

When art-house brilliance wins global acclaim but faces neglect in its own country, it f...

October 17 2025