India and Pakistan have been sworn enemies since their independence from the other. As Tim Marshall states “India and Pakistan can agree on one thing: neither wants the other around.” Given that two countries share a boundary almost 3,000 km long, geopolitical issues around the borders persist to this day. … Continue Reading
Daldal: An Online Production by Ada Dramatics
A bigshot was murdered by a gang of five. Being in jail, one of the five must sacrifice their life to save the others, but who? Who is truly loyal? What were their motives behind the crimes they committed: assets or personal reasons?
Daldal—a one-act play performed by Ada Dramatics … Continue Reading
Navarasa: Compassion
Hey buddy, don’t worry,
For these eighteen long years,
We’ve walked endless miles together:
Good times and messy pasts,
We’ve been through fire and ice.
Every bubble which brings you to tears,
I’m here to cry my soul out, with you,
I’m here to hold you; lift you higher… Continue Reading
The Cognizant Citizen: The Russian Oil Spill
While the rest of the world is battling against widespread Covid-19, the regions of Norilsk and Siberia in Russia is facing a severe environmental threat and biological damage which will persist in the coming years. A fuel tank in Norilsk, Russia cracked open leaking over 20,000 tons of fuel into … Continue Reading
The Covid-19 Pandemic: Economic Impact
The Covid-19 pandemic has a growing impact on the global market across all domains of economic development. Though governments are pushing their limits to contain the crisis, the deprivation seems overpowering. From raw minerals and manufacturing to sales and services, all business sectors are suffering unforeseen losses. Take a … Continue Reading
News Over the Decade
… Continue ReadingNews media has been an integral part of the lives of the general public for centuries now. We have seen news take different forms to reach us and increase its sphere of influence- be it the introduction of social media or the boom in the amount of content available online.
Celebration- Day Eleven of NaPoWriMo
Four months ago,
All tickets were booked
All news was spread
Summer was near
Holidays—approaching.
A grand party was decided:
Family and friends—all invited
Elegant dresses and crisp tuxes
Would’ve been—the show highlight.
Pleasant music and imported desserts,
With a glass of wine and plastered smiles
A toast to … Continue Reading
Sky—Day Four of NaPoWriMo
Wandering along paths unknown,
I watch clear cloudless skies anew,
Solid azure paints me hope
As pleasant thoughts: engulf
my silent desires.
Sauntering off to places unmapped,
I watch the vivid colours at play;
Hues of blue and mauve:
Leave me in a blissful fantasy—
Conquering seamless horizons afar.
Lost, … Continue Reading