By The Editor: Siddharth Sehgal The discussion that started on treacherous slogans against the country on JNU grounds has turned into comical agitation for freedom of expression. From students and teachers at Jadavpur University marching in support of Kanhaiya Kumar and Umar Khalid to Rahul Gandhi and communist leaders paying […]
Editorial
Editorial
Afzal Guru, JNU and Commom Sense
By The Editor: Siddharth Sehgal You can’t justify stupidity in name of freedom of expression. And in case of JNU certain student groups are trying to justify treason. This is equivalent to standing in the middle of Time square and pledging allegiance to ISIS and trust me NYPD will get […]
Modesty and Race: Does Skin Color Decide the Honor of a Woman?
By The Editor: Siddharth Sehgal We have a weird history of honoring and dishonoring women in our country, people who bow to Durga and Kali often wake up to news of rape and molestation. The recent stripping, molestation and parading of a Tanzanian student brings out the gawking element of […]
Startup and Suicide
By the Editor: Siddharth Sehgal Prime Minister Narendra Modi commendably launched Startup India last week. It was a much awaited move to foster entrepreneurial growth in the country. Promising and necessary steps were taken so that bureaucracy can give way to innovation but this promising initiative was eclipsed by the […]
An Odyssey of Odd Even
By the Editor: Siddharth Sehgal The recently ended scheme of odd even in Delhi showed us all that things can change, people and authorities can come together if the change is desperately needed. Though dip in pollution level is being hotly debated by some environmental experts and scientists but the […]
Pathankot: An Ominous Opportunity
By The Editor: Siddharth Sehgal Pathankot attacks were like the proverbial I told you so moment for PM Modi’s initiative of warming up to Pakistan. People on both India and Pakistan’s side anticipated reaction from Pakistan’s militant groups but not so soon after PM’s visit to Lahore. The attacks on […]
Our Message On New Year
Dear Reader, As we go into 2016, we would like to begin with a word of gratitude for your support. Since our inception in early 2014 we had the privilege of featuring lots of talented writers, poets, photographers and artists. Though our means and resources are modest to speak […]
Quick Stop Diplomacy
By the Editor: Siddharth Sehgal It’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt, this is how we can describe our relationship with Pakistan. Friendship if not love is in the air. Currently we are using the terms like neighbour and padosi instead of enemy. So as citizens what should […]
Why Nirbhaya’s Rapist Should not Walk Free
By The Editor: Siddharth Sehgal Whoever wrote the law that juveniles convicted of rape should be released after three years might not have thought about the horrendousness of the crime committed by this convict in spotlight. Should we wait until he commits another heinous act or is it a law […]
If Only We Can Buy Justice
By The Editor: Siddharth Sehgal The Maharashtra High Court verdict that made Salman Khan a free man again only bolsters the belief of rich and powerful that their collars are beyond the reach of arms of justice. Yes, the cases are fought and won on evidence. Yes, public perception does […]