Issue 12

Jobs crisis in India spiking cynicism among youth towards politics; 'timepass generation' now puts its faith in TikTok, tequila shots

A dissatisfied educated youth population can impact the social, economic and religious fabric of a society like India’s

Lok Sabha election could reshape party system, but crucial question is whether results will end or ensure development of BJP-led model

Since 1952, India has seen several distinct phases in which the dominance of one party has been decisively upturned

LK Advani’s musings in blog post timed to embarrass BJP; party patriarch unwilling to accept quiet end to political journey

Walking into the sunset, LK Advani is forced to confront the ruthless, unscrupulous and inexorable course of history and politics

The Great Primitivist

The artist's most recognisable themes include sensuous Santhal women, episodes from Indian mythology, scenes from country life, landscapes, cats, and Jesus, especially The Last Supper

Making life easy for kids is a response to the world we live in

Parents just don’t have the courage to let their kids suffer the consequences of a world that they had no part in creating

Parents should let children learn from their mistakes

A growing body of research points out that children who are over-protected and have parents solving all their problems, are less equipped to deal with stress

It is boots on the ground, and not bots, that win poll battles

A dedicated cadre is irreplaceable. Only a sustained campaign can bring in the votes, not sponsored social media hype

Advanced gene editing may mutate into WMDs

India remains vulnerable to disease outbreaks—natural or intentional—and should invest in biodefence capabilities

The pen that has left an indelible mark

For those committed to the art of writing, the fountain pen's entirely handmade Indian identity is a more powerful calling card

The sexualisation of star kids damages our teens too

A celebrity culture that endorses the sexualisation of minors can damage not just the underage ‘sex symbols’ themselves, but also the children who witness it