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  • Claustropolis: 1984

    “Claustropolis: 1984” is excerpted from a forthcoming novel. In Bhopal, I could lie low. In Bhopal, there would be instructions for me. Because I had been told not to take the express, I traveled on a local, in an unreserved bogie. The whiskey was Director’s Special, a parting gift from Gupta’s people. I didn’t even…

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  • The Supreme Court Should Be Ashamed for Criminalizing Homelessness

    Let me tell you: No one wakes up one morning and chooses to be homeless. by Christiana Stalnaker  July 30, 2024 4:31 PM The Supreme Court Should Be Ashamed for Criminalizing Homelessness Let me tell you: No one wakes up one morning and chooses to be homeless. by Christiana Stalnaker  July 30, 2024 4:31 PM I listened…

  • Jaundice case, but the diagnosis turned out be a surprising one

    etimes.in / Aug 7, 2024, 05:00 IST Mahin had a persistently elevated platelet count, which seemed detached from his liver condition, something we could not describe Image: CANVA Cyriac Abby PhilipsIn the chaotic confines of my outpatient clinic, I first encountered Mahin, a 54-year-old who radiated a quiet strength despite his fragile appearance. He suffered a recent…

  • China’s Real Economic Crisis

    Why Beijing Won’t Give Up on a Failing Model By Zongyuan Zoe Liu September/October 2024Published on August 6, 2024 The Chinese economy is stuck. Following Beijing’s decision, in late 2022, to abruptly end its draconian “zero COVID” policy, many observers assumed that China’s growth engine would rapidly reignite. After years of pandemic lockdowns that brought some economic…

  • The Importance of Raising Strong Kids

    The leaders of the Future DR IOANNIS SYRIGOS MAY 20, 2024 Raising strong, resilient children is one of the most crucial tasks for parents and society. Unfortunately, today’s culture often shields kids from difficulties, leading to detrimental long-term effects. Let’s see why it’s essential for kids to face challenges, learn to compete, manage their emotions,…

  • 3rd Fr Stan Swamy Memorial Lecture organised by PUCL – Jharkhand

    Jul 14, 2024 Relevant State Jharkhand Click here to watch the full lecture. Addressing the Adivasi Question: Brief Summary of Prof Xaxa’s speech at the Memorial On the occasion Fr Stan Swamy’s death, PUCL Jharkhand hosted it’s annual memorial lecture. This was the 3rd memorial lecture, which was chaired by Prof Jean Dreze  with Prof Virginius…

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