I’m a Luddite. This is not a hesitant confession, but a proud proclamation. I’m also a social scientist who studies how new technologies affect politics, … I’m a Luddite. You should be one tooRead more
Author: editor
Posted inUncategorized
Communal Polarisation Would Erase Mughal Rule from our History Has Come True
A report in The Indian Express on April 7, 2023, by Ritika Chopra, revealed that the NCERT has removed the chapter titled “The Mughal Courts” … Communal Polarisation Would Erase Mughal Rule from our History Has Come TrueRead more
Posted inUncategorized
Britain’s Bloody History of Genocide, Slavery, and Loot
On May 6, Charles III was crowned King of the United Kingdom after the sun decisively set over the British Empire. The ceremony reminded us … Britain’s Bloody History of Genocide, Slavery, and LootRead more
Posted inUncategorized
Halt Fossil Fuels
Ahead of a major march Sunday in New York City to escalate the fight to end fossil fuels, hundreds of climate activists blocked the entrances … Halt Fossil FuelsRead more
Posted inUncategorized
Memories of Indentured Indian Labour During 19th Century
During this writer’s stay in Trinidad & Tobago as Visiting Professor in University of the West Indies (UWI), which has three campuses in three different … Memories of Indentured Indian Labour During 19th CenturyRead more
Posted inUncategorized
Can You Name Ten Corporate Criminals?
Iowa Law Professor Mihailis Diamantis and Will Thomas of the Michigan Ross Business School recently asked readers: Can you name ten corporate criminals? Bernie Madoff, … Can You Name Ten Corporate Criminals?Read more
Posted inUncategorized
Battling heat waves
Millions of TV viewers watched minute-by-minute coverage of Hurricane Ian blasting its path of destruction in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. But while hurricanes are … Battling heat wavesRead more
Posted inUncategorized
Is criticizing tech on political grounds valid?
I have criticized aspects of the tech industry, such as modern web development, the influence of Red Hat/IBM, Microsoft and other big tech giants on … Is criticizing tech on political grounds valid?Read more
Posted inUncategorized
Is Gandhi Passé?
“Mahatma Gandhi was OK, but he was no Manmohan Singh,” remarked a friend of mine. I laughed out loud at this deadpan humour, only to … Is Gandhi Passé?Read more
Posted inUncategorized
India should get off the sidelines
Trump’s Iran War Speech EXPOSED? Col. Douglas Macgregor with Barkha | “Mission Impossible” I LIVE Mojo Story Do you see a role for India? Would … India should get off the sidelinesRead more