Thought Box

THOUGHT FACTORY: PATRIARCHY DENIAL AND BLIND SPOTS

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s patriarchy denial stresses the need for a shift from hyped nationalism to inclusive patriotism, the need to demand accountability a...

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KALEIDOSCOPE: THE RISE OF BOBA TEA TO GLOBAL SUCCESS

"Boba Mania: How a Taiwanese Tea Treat Took the World by Storm – A Playful Look at the Global Craze for Tapioca Pearls, Trendy Cafés, and Instagram-Worthy Sips!" ...

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ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: A TALE OF TWO VINAY SHUKLAS

Vinta Nanda finds out about the artistry of two Vinay Shuklas, independent filmmakers with distinct voices – one Bollywood icon and the other documentary disruptor &ndas...

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POLITICS: AMERICA’S ELECTION SIGNALS SHIFT

“I’m viewing the 2024 U.S. election through the lens of economic concerns, media influence, and social media’s role in shaping political narratives amidst a ...

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ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: RIEFENSTAHL REFLECTS MODERN PROPAGANDA

The documentary ‘Riefenstahl’ forces us to confront the haunting intersection of media, propaganda, and complicity in shaping authoritarian narratives—and it...

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THOUGHT FACTORY: A LEGACY OF WAR AND INNOCENCE

In a world that promised an end to fascism and brutality, we see nations embroiled in modern ethnic cleansings, where civilians, including children, bear the heaviest burdens ...

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POWERFUL PEOPLE: A TRAILBLAZER IN MOUNTAINEERING

Trailblazing Indian mountaineer Chandraprabha Aitwal: First woman to summit Nanda Devi, inspiring generations. Let’s discover her journey, legacy, and insights on life t...

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POLITICS: COMMUNAL TENSIONS AND PRIVATE ARMIES UNCHECKED

As communal tensions rise in Uttar Pradesh, Muslims face relentless targeting, with secular voices struggling to counteract the political forces inciting hatred and spreading ...

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THOUGHT FACTORY: CJI’S FAITH AND ITS IMPACT ON DEMOCRACY

Chief Justice DY Chandrachud’s comments on seeking divine intervention during the Ayodhya ruling highlight the delicate balance between personal faith and constitutional...

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POLITICS: UNSEEN VULNERABILITY OF MADRASA CHILDREN

In the face of verbal and physical attacks, madrasa children remain vulnerable. This piece, by Humra Quraishi, calls out the inaction of critics, urging community leaders to p...

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ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: TALE OF A CRIME THAT CUTS DEEP

A gripping Saudi thriller that uses the framework of a desert murder mystery to expose t...

December 11 2025

BOLLYWOOD: DHARAM–NARAM & HIS BENGALI CONNECT

It was his 90th birthday on the 8th December 2025, and Monojit Lahiri takes a couple of ...

December 10 2025

ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: OF THAT HUMAN FACTOR

Currently, the boom in Artificial Intelligence has been viewed with mounting dread or em...

December 9 2025