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“Us vs Them”. It is an idea that has persisted throughout human existence. It permeates everything. From our choice of sports teams to our taste in food and not surprisingly,…
Nazi Rhymes: 4 Intellectuals
The following is a piece I wrote for Newscentral24x7 as part of a series depicting the parallels between Nazi Germany and present day India. It was published on the 3rd…
From Puppet Masters to Assassins
(Image: Zina Saunders) In his controversial book “Manufacturing Consent” author Noam Chomsky states that the media plays a a vital role in the public’s acceptance of an unequal society. That…
The Democracy algorithm: How much should a single vote count for?
What if the strength of a democracy was decided not by its history, institutions, transparency or even its people? What if it was decided by an algorithm? The question popped…
Because they can (Why are women in India being sexually harassed with horrifying frequency?)
I’ve been debating whether I should lend my voice to the sea of angry voices swelling up in light of the Bangalore mass molestation (yes, that’s a term now) case.…
Demonetization: Intent vs Impact
Dr Feelsalot is a good man. He’s polite, generous, pays his taxes on time, is great with kids, drives in his lane and feels strongly about the plight of his…
Thoughts on UFC 158
UFC 158 was really something. With all the trash talk between GSP and Diaz leading up to their fight, it seemed like the main event would be one of the…
Normal
The word “normal” is in many ways, impossible to define. Ask a child growing up in a war torn land what “normal” is and the answer will most probably be…
How to kill your own movement (Part 2)
A few days ago, I wrote a post criticizing Arvind Kejriwal’s actions. This was something fuelled primarily by anger. Since then, I’ve calmed down somewhat and can approach things a…
How to kill your own movement (Part 1)
There is no easy way to say this, so I’ll just say it. If you are a fan of the India Against Corruption movement (IAC), you won’t like what I’m…