The Human Cost of Economic Crossfire
As the European Central Bank (ECB) slashes interest rates for the eighth time in just over a year—this time to 2%—headlines have focused on inflation, trade balances, and political chess…
Unveiling Chanakya Through Dr. Radhakrishnan Pillai
Dr. Radhakrishnan Pillai is one of India’s foremost thinkers and authors on ancient Indian wisdom, best known for bringing the timeless teachings of Chanakya to the modern world. A scholar,…
Reclaiming the Feminine: Girlhood, Pop Culture and Aesthetic Resistance
The term girlhood may appear self-evident, but its cultural resonance has shifted dramatically over time. Originating from the Old English “gyrela,” meaning a young female child, it was largely a…
The Mother Who Sold Her Child: A Nation Mourns Joshlin Smith
In a quiet courtroom in Saldanha Bay, tears fell like rain. A video clip flickered on a screen, showing six-year-old Joshlin Smith laughing during a holiday visit—an ordinary moment transformed…
The Silent Strength of Psychological First Responders
When tragedy strikes, the visible damage—the rubble, the chaos, the haunting silence of loss—is often captured first. But there is another layer of devastation, one that seeps quietly into the…
Greenland Is Not for Sale: The Human Side of a Territorial Tug-of-War
When President Donald Trump recently renewed his interest in acquiring Greenland, calling the move “an absolute necessity” for global freedom, the political world buzzed with analysis, skepticism, and strategic calculations.…
Bridging the Climate Divide: Why Social Science Is Essential in the Climate Crisis
Climate change is often portrayed through the lens of physical science—melting glaciers, rising sea levels, increasing temperatures. These are indeed critical indicators of a warming planet. However, what’s frequently overlooked…
15% GDP at Risk: ECB Issues Stark Drought Warning
A chilling new warning from the European Central Bank (ECB) has put droughts at the forefront of economic risks facing the Eurozone. According to the ECB, prolonged water shortages driven…
Seeing What Others Don’t: A Conversation on Vision, Health, and Hustle
Prashant Desai is a passionate health advocate and storyteller on a mission to reimagine preventive wellness. Driven by deeply personal loss—losing his father at 7 and his brother at 41…
Displaced by the Climate: How Environmental Change is Redrawing the Map of Humanity
In recent years, climate change has evolved from a distant scientific concept into a daily reality for millions around the world. While melting glaciers and rising sea levels dominate the…