Apparently, feminism has ruined humour. Now the room is quieter. The jokes no longer have the same impact they used to have. Men are cautious because they fear that one poor joke will bring out a feminist who will ruin the mood by posing awkward questions. It truly is a […]
Author: Aliya Imam
The Cost of “Chalta Hai”: When Governance Turns Fatal
Two young men died in two separate cities after falling into two unmarked open pits, leading to two funerals that should not have happened. The 27-year-old IT professional and the 25-year-old biker both died after falling into unmarked excavation sites. These deaths were not caused by chance or unforeseen circumstances. […]
On Dignity, Consent, and the Meaning of Democracy
In a democratic state, there can never be ownership of power; it can only be delegated. It moves from citizens to institutions and leaders as a temporarily delegated right, not according to their will but for the interests of the people at large. The recent incident of Nitish Kumar pulling […]
