Two cases of capital punishment
The article examines the high-profile death row cases of Christa Pike and Nidal Hasan to highlight the ongoing ethical debate surrounding capital punishment in the United States. I…
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Homemaker: Evolving definitions
A recent Karnataka High Court ruling has redefined "homemaker" as a gender-neutral role centered on providing emotional and structural stability to a family. The court established …
India at 79: Economic strides vs social realities
While celebrating India's economic progress as it nears its 80th year of independence, the author expresses concern over declining social tolerance and the rise of enforced nationa…
Malana: Don't touch the villagers
Malana is a village in Himachal Pradesh, India, that follows an ancient governance system ruled by the deity Jamlu Devta. To maintain community purity, residents enforce a strict "…
Kodinhi, India's village of twins
Kodinhi, a village in Kerala, India, is famous for an exceptionally high rate of twin births that significantly exceeds the national average. Although scientists have investigated …
Should Only Youngsters Have All the Fun?
Inspired by the spirited character Meemaw from *Young Sheldon*, the author critiques the restrictive societal expectations in India that limit the elderly to rigid roles of caregiv…