As Shadow of Taliban Rule Looms Over Afghanistan, Sikhs Stare at Uncertainty
Sikhs and Hindus in Afghanistan have long lived under the pale of insecurity. But now, with the prospect of Taliban taking full control over the country once again, many want to flee.
A Blood-Stained Nation, and the Quest for a New Future
The 1 February military coup has, once again, spilled blood on the streets of Myanmar. But, calls for a new future ring loud from those very same streets.
India’s Education System Is Rigged Against the Poor
Despite much talk about 'inclusive education' and affirmative policies, India's education system continues to stamp out the socially and economically disadvantaged.
Why the Al-Aqsa Mosque Has Often Been a Site of Conflict
Defending Al-Aqsa and fighting for rights to access it have become proxy conflicts for both Palestinian claims and the need to defend Islam as a whole.
As Military Overthrows Elected Government, Myanmar Takes a Major Step Backwards
By taking over power from the elected civilian government, the Myanmar military just took the country back to a dark period of totalitarian rule.
Troubled Pasts, Uncertain Futures: Making Sense of Rakesh Tikait’s Muzaffarnagar Legacy
The farmer leader from West UP, who is currently leading the anti-government protest at Delhi's Ghazipur border, has a troubled legacy of sectarian riots. How does one read that in today's context?
The Great Indian Kitchen
In Indic, Agha means noble, a flaneur / Of meandering tales / in English it means kitchen stove.
Why We Need to Talk About Gender Mainstreaming in Water Policy
The fields of study and policymaking on water have traditionally been dominated by men. This needs to change, and shifts are already visible.
Agents of the Centre or More? Recent Tensions Reveal the Complex Role of Governors...
In the past few years, several instances of friction between state governors and elected governments have emerged. What do they mean for this peculiar constitutional office?
Beyond the ‘Final Letter’: The Different Meanings of Rohith Vemula
Rohith Vemula, in his life and death, inspired a renewed anti-caste movement amongst Dalit-Bahujan youths and others across India.