The world around us

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Unapologetically Andy June 20, 2026

HEAL THE WORLD-June 2026

The global landscape continues to be fractured by protracted armed conflicts that are exacting an immense and unrelenting toll on…

Unapologetically Andy June 19, 2026

IF…

If I were teaching a class, I would want my students to understand that education is more than memorizing facts…

Unapologetically Andy June 19, 2026

FINDING FREEDOM

As a D****,, I have come to count the birds as I take part in any inter-house, run a change…

Vihaan's Vibes June 19, 2026

TECH TALKING

The global technological landscape in 2026 is defined by a pivotal shift toward large scale enterprise ready integration. As we…

Illuminati June 19, 2026

Road Discipline: The Real Mark of Maturity

Imagine this – A 15-year-old slips his father’s car keys into his pocket. His friends are impressed. Someone says, “Come…

Illuminati June 19, 2026

IN FOR THE CAUSE

Madhavi Gupta is a seasoned operations leader and dedicated social entrepreneur with over two decades of global corporate leadership experience…

The world around us June 19, 2026

Edition 23

CURRENT AFFAIRS INTERNATIONAL The United States and Iran moved toward reconciliation. On June 18, 2026, the two nations...
Sabir’s Soliloqy June 13, 2026

Heal the World

“Heal the world Make it a better place For you and for me and the entire human race There are…

Vaibhav's Virtuoso June 13, 2026

Typhoon Jangmi

Typhoon Jangmi: The Storm That Put Japan on Alert June 2026 ———————————————————————— When Tropical Storm Jangmi formed over the western…

Vihaan's Vibes June 13, 2026

The Asian Games

The Asian Games, also known as Asiad, are one of the biggest sporting events in the world. They are held…

Unapologetically Andy June 13, 2026

Artificial, Algorithms and Automation

The debate around artificial intelligence has evolved dramatically over the past few years. What began as conversations about automation and…

Vaibhav's Virtuoso June 13, 2026

Humanity and More

There are moments that cut right through the noise of everyday life — moments that remind you what human beings…

Illuminati June 13, 2026

DANCING FIREFLIES

Anuradha Kasitha is a poet, an author and runs a creative writing program for children, both in person and virtually….

The world around us June 13, 2026

Edition 22

Current Affairs India The numbers from the Ministry of Statistics tell a story of resilience: real GDP grew...
Unapologetically Andy June 6, 2026

Crowd Management Lessons

September 27, 2025, Karur district, Tamil Nadu. It began as a routine day, organisers had sought permission for a rally…

Vihaan's Vibes June 6, 2026

A Special Flight

Jonathan Livingston Seagull is a short, beautiful, and very inspiring story. While most seagulls in his group are happy just…

The world around us June 6, 2026

Edition 21

Current Affairs India Supporters of the Cockroach People’s Party hold protest in New Delhi. CJP organisers rally supporters...
Unapologetically Andy May 31, 2026

DICHOTOMY OF DISPLACEMENT

Kurds  or the Kurdish are an ancient ethnic group, with deep roots to Mesopotamia and indigenous to Turkiye in the…

Unapologetically Andy May 31, 2026

Freedom of Expression !!

Peasants protesting, false facts frothing Capitol Hill Chaos, Lives Lost ! Both attacks are aberrant And aren’t acceptable Both assassinations…

Unapologetically Andy May 31, 2026

Alliteration through the Potter Ages

Smart, strong and secretive is Severus Snape Godrick Gryffindor is grand, giving and great Pesky Peter Pettigrew is Potter’s perisher…

Unapologetically Andy May 31, 2026

BUD-DING FRIENDSHIP

One morning, a beautiful, flower blossomed, resplendent in her innocence. She opened her eyes, smiled at her mother, swaying gently…

The world around us May 31, 2026

Edition 20

CURRENT AFFAIRS INDIA NEET Paper Leak Investigations: The CBI has accelerated its investigation into the widespread NEET-UG paper...
Vihaan's Vibes May 30, 2026

Bravery Beyond borders

In September 2010 Bishnu Shrestha, a 35 year Gurkha soldier was on the Maurya Express train. He was going from…

Illuminati May 30, 2026

Dynamic Dev

Dev Ramprasad is a non-verbal artist blessed with Down’s syndrome, who began painting at the age of eight. Deeply inspired…

Illuminati May 30, 2026

MY ROAD SAFETY PLEDGE

Driving is not just about moving a vehicle Every time someone gets behind the wheel, they make a choice- not…

Special Appearances May 30, 2026

Geopolitics and it’s Ripple Effect

Dropping oil prices have become part of our day-to-day life amid cautious optimism for an agreement to end the US-Israel…

Uncategorized May 29, 2026

Census Circa 2026

Census is not just a population count. It reflects demographic trends, the distribution spread between  rural and urban areas, outlines…

Unapologetically Andy May 29, 2026

“Voice of the Lazy & Unemployed”

In May 2026, Indian politics witnessed something unusual, absurd, and impossible to ignore: the sudden rise of the Cockroach Janta…

Illuminati May 29, 2026

TETE-A-TETE- WET BEHIND THE EARS

From the best weather channel “A storm of facts” REPORTING LIVE -An exclusive with the Southwest Monsoon Winds. Reporter-Good morning,…

Vaibhav's Virtuoso May 29, 2026

FORZA HORIZON 6

From neon drenched Tokyo expressways to silent mountain touge passes – Playground games goes all in on the ultimate J car…

Vihaan's Vibes May 29, 2026

The Secret of the Speed Breaker

In the satirical piece “The Secret of the Speed Breaker” by H.R. Seetharam, the author utilises sharp irony to critique…

Unapologetically Andy May 27, 2026

Classification of Economies

I. Classification of Economies by Level of Development An economy can be classified based on its level of development, which…

Unapologetically Andy May 27, 2026

Thereby hangs a tale….

Jarden Brown was a boy most peculiar and naughty.But today he was no more the anti-social brat who wanted everyone…

Unapologetically Andy May 27, 2026

Ministrel’s Myth

It was a warm and quiet evening, the sun was low. Hot days like these were the perfect times to…

Unapologetically Andy May 27, 2026

IDOP 2022

The International Day of Older Persons(IDOP)  Was adopted by United Nations on 1st October On the same day in 1991,…

Vihaan's Vibes May 23, 2026

Spine tingling short story

“Boy, you should not have come here.” The old man’s voice echoed through the empty street. I tightened my grip…

Unapologetically Andy May 23, 2026

Vulnerable Venezuela

Venezuela with the world’s largest known oil reserves and one of the leading exporters of oil is the second poorest…

Vaibhav's Virtuoso May 23, 2026

Why Project Hail Mary matters?

The Stars Are Not Dark Something unusual has happened in the multiplex this spring. A science fiction movie – with…

Vaibhav's Virtuoso May 23, 2026

The Dark Forest Theory

Why the Universe May Be Deadlier Than We Think?   The Dark Forest Theory is a deeply unsettling experiment, which…

Illuminati May 20, 2026

Breaking the Glass Barrier

Celebrating beauty with a pageant like no other, Miss Holocaust Survivor is an Israeli celebration of grit, triumph and human…

Illuminati May 20, 2026

Tere-a-Tete with Usha Chhabra

Ms. Usha Chhabra (Rex Karmaveer awardee, an educator, an author and a storyteller) has taught Hindi for 24 years at…

Illuminati May 20, 2026

Tere-a-Tete with Ironman

A two-time Ironman title winner, Abhishek Mishra has also completed the Ultraman Florida. Mishra quit a corporate job in 2011…

Illuminati May 20, 2026

Tere-a-Tete with Roopa Pai

Roopa Pai is one of India’s best-known writers for children. This Bangalore-based author has written over 25 books, ranging from picture books…

Illuminati May 20, 2026

Sringeri Srinivasan’s Storyteller

Rohini Nilekani is the Founder-Chairperson of Arghyam, a foundation she set up for sustainable water and sanitation, which funds initiatives all…

Illuminati May 20, 2026

Tere-a-tete with Radhika Suri-WWF, India

Radhika Suri, an educationist and a storyteller at heart, has been working towards shaping education in India through innovative programmes…

Illuminati May 20, 2026

Music to our Ears

TETE-A-TETE WITH NARAYAN PARSHURAM An accomplished music composer, founder of Karadi Tales , part of a band-Three Brothers and a…

Illuminati May 20, 2026

Mayday.com

Why did you start Mayday.com ? It was a usual weekday afternoon and we were going on about a discussion…

Illuminati May 20, 2026

Prince of Portmanteau

As, the world celebrated the 105th birthday of Roald Dahl on 13th September, we got busy !! Discussions galore about…

Illuminati May 20, 2026

Breaking the Glass ceiling

  Senior IPS officer Kala Ramachandran, currently posted as ADGP, State Vigilance Bureau (SVB), has been appointed the first woman Commissioner…

Illuminati May 20, 2026

Felu-da interview his maker

  May 2nd marks the 101st birth anniversary of the world-famous film director Satyajit Ray, who gave many great films…

Illuminati May 20, 2026

Sarpanch of Soda

“Education can and should do much to influence social, moral and intellectual discovery by stimulating critical attitudes of thought in…

Illuminati May 20, 2026

Tere-a-tete with Chef Ashish Bhasin

Chef Ashish Bhasin is one of the most celebrated chefs in India. having been awarded the country’s Top 5 Chef…

Illuminati May 20, 2026

#RESTORE.#REWILD.REIMAGINE

10 year olds, Aabha Talwar and Naisha Gupta of Step by Step School, Noida have been championing the cause of…

Special Appearances May 20, 2026

Versatile Video Games -Edition 12

“Video Games don’t just entertain- they teach you how to think, adapt and never give up” Video games have become…

Special Appearances May 20, 2026

Shifting Seasons-Edition 4

What’s Next?   For centuries, our seasons were steady and quite predictable. Farmers planted crops around the monsoons, and winters…

Special Appearances May 20, 2026

Jubilant Japan- Edition 13

“Japan’s Growth Story: Lessons for India” Development is not done overnight; it is the result of consistent effort and strong…

Special Appearances May 20, 2026

Brain Fuel-Edition 4

Brain Fuel: What Keeps It Healthy?   No, this is not another boring chapter from your biology textbook. This, in…

Special Appearances May 20, 2026

Between the stars-Edition 2

“Between the Stars” As I stare into the deep night sky, Reflections on time passed by. I trace behind the…

Special Appearances May 20, 2026

Be what you wanna be-Edition 3

Being Yourself Today’s world is saliently engulfed in competition, constant noise and futile comparison. As a citizen of sucha world, being…

Special Appearances May 20, 2026

Articulate Art-Edition 11

Art speaks where words are unable to explain” Art is one of the most powerful ways through which humans express…

Unapologetically Andy May 20, 2026

Democracy to Dissonance

What tipped the iceberg? Nepal, a Himalayan country with its antecedents in Kirati roots is nestled between India and China….

Unapologetically Andy May 18, 2026

The Pen is Mightier than the Sword

  When the renowned British author Edward Bulwer-Lytton first coined the phrase in his play “Richelieu; Or the Conspiracy,” little…

Unapologetically Andy May 14, 2026

The Chipko Andolan

In 1973, the Chipko Andolan began in the hills of Uttrakhand. Sunderlal Bahuguna, his family and villagers hugged trees in…

Unapologetically Andy May 14, 2026

Comrades off-court

In the gloom of the pandemic, The Laver Cup held in 2021 was like a ray of sunshine, hope and…

Sabir’s Soliloqy May 12, 2026

The Unbearable Lightness of Seeing

Theoretical Geometry The Unbearable Lightness of Seeing Note: In this article, the fourth dimension is looked at, not as time,…

Sabir’s Soliloqy May 12, 2026

The God Equation

The God Equation: The One-Liner that Defines Reality By Sabir Singh Ahuja and Prathmesh Chokhani Have you ever thought about…

Sabir’s Soliloqy May 12, 2026

Teflon’s Toxic Hidden Cost

This story, one about generational-level poisoning and chemical-caused bird slaughter, ironically begins with an object used to preserve food, and…