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Are you a Versace feminist?

The supermodel recently came under fire for her alleged ignorant comments on feminism

Although this article has been written addressing a regular college going girl,guys are most welcome to read and share their views. What does feminism mean to you? I’m sure there must have been instances in life when you faced situations that can help you answer the question. (I recently wrote about the kind of academic… Continue reading Are you a Versace feminist?

Presidential Paradox

It’s becoming increasingly important for India Inc to understand the ideologies and compulsions of regional parties. Illustration by Varun Vashishtha. Source: In A League Of Their Own

A lot of air time, print space over the past few days has been given, to what until sometime back, for masses of India was a nondescript exercise – election of President of India. Thanks to the ‘Civics’ everyone had to study in early school days, we are aware that such a post/position/chair/authority exists in… Continue reading Presidential Paradox

Gujarat 2002: The Tragedy of Amnesia

Tehelka: In other words, the way [you] have killed will go down in history. Bajrangi: Arrey hamari FIR me likha gaya hai… ek woh pregnant thi, usko to humne chir diya thha b*******d sala… Unko dikhaya ki kya hota hai… ki hum log ko tumne maara to hum tumko kya pratikaar de sakte hain… hum khichdi kadhi… Continue reading Gujarat 2002: The Tragedy of Amnesia

General V.K. Singh Vs the Ministry of Defence: A Symbol of Moral Decadence of the society?

The General’s pride had been hurt badly by the recent court ruling against him and he possibly might have been looking at ways to corner the Govt.

The unfortunate series of events over the past few days involving Gen VK Singh, have brought into spotlight the uneasy relationship that has always existed between the Chief Of Army Staff of the Indian army and the political masters of the day. The balance of this relationship, between a soldier forced into being an administrator… Continue reading General V.K. Singh Vs the Ministry of Defence: A Symbol of Moral Decadence of the society?

Uttar Pradesh:Politics of Muscle Power by Aditya Ashok

Allocating ‘Raja Bhaiya’ the portfolio of Prisons is definitely not going to help Akhilesh in his noble cause, if he really intends to change the face of SP and UP for the better.

Uttar Pradesh is the largest state in terms of population, the 2nd largest state in terms of size, second largest economy in the country, largest producer of vegetables and the cultural hub of India. But above all, it can be termed as the political center of the nation. The central government is formed at New… Continue reading Uttar Pradesh:Politics of Muscle Power by Aditya Ashok