As the world looks to the US vis-a-vis its presidential elections, a conflict in Ethiopia remains largely obscure. The conflict began in November this year, but the underlying cause for it isn’t fresh. The country is on the brink of a full-blown civil war and here’s why:
Paradigm Shift—How Marketers Innovate to Stay Afloat
The world, as we know it, is ever-evolving. There has been a transformational shift in the way markets function. Marketers and inventors create brands and offer products or services to meet new demands. However, marketers have often designed products that customers do not accept. Inventors have often stumbled … Continue Reading
Is Activism an Art?: The Creativity of Change
Art is a form of expression which has the powerful capacity of illustrating narratives and perspectives, which might be open to interpretation or be direct. Since the days of cave paintings, art has been a vital mode of communication of political trends around the world. In today’s age, protests have … Continue Reading
Opinions Through The Ages: A Clash or Congruence?
Technological advancements, industrial growth, political scenarios, global demographic—the last few decades have seen enormous changes and transformation. In such a dynamic world, it is natural that perceptions across different generations differ as well. We might have clashes of opinions about social, political, or religious issues, or we might even … Continue Reading
The Neurology of Nostalgia—Why Do We Long for the Past?
You close your eyes. Suddenly, you’re in 6th grade again — it’s the first week of school. You’re walking through the corridors of your school, eating mom’s hand-made food that magically tastes yummy even when it’s cold, and watching your classmates playing hopscotch. You remember how you would wait … Continue Reading
Stifled Minds in Quaran-times
Disclaimer: The article contains quotes from people suffering from mental health issues and addictions and includes mentions of self-harm. Names used in the article have been changed for their privacy.
February this year saw the first cases of Covid-19 in India. By March, many of us had packed our … Continue Reading
Farm Bills 2020: An Overview
What are the Farm Bills 2020?
In June this year, three bills were issued as ordinances that aimed to change the marketing of agricultural produce across India.
These bills, also known as the Farm Bills 2020, are-
- Essential Commodities (Amendment) Bill, 2020: deregulates production, storage, movement and sale of several
Mental Health Struggles During the Pandemic- Am I Alone?
It’s morning, and the alarm sounds, but you snooze it and get back to sleep. Then it hits you: you have a day full of online classes and assessments which cannot be missed. You wake up, only to find yourself tired, as if those 7 hours of sleep weren’t enough, … Continue Reading
Media Bodies: Assisting or Abusing?
“The media’s the most powerful entity on earth. They have the power to make the innocent guilty and to make the guilty innocent, and that’s power. Because they control the minds of the masses.”
― Malcolm X
Through the years, journalism and media have undergone a metamorphosis of sorts with … Continue Reading