Walter White, the iconic anti-hero of Breaking Bad, is most famous for one particular line: “Say my name.” It was this astonishing display of arrogance and vanity that served as one of the major checkpoints in White’s transformation from an average Joe to crime kingpin Heisenberg. One could be forgiven for drawing parallels between his… Continue reading WARNING: This Article May Offend You
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Breaking News: Maharashtra Government seeks to set guidelines on type of underwear to be worn
Following the President’s nod for the Maharashtra Animal Preservation (Amendment) Bill, which penalises the slaughter of cows, bulls and bullocks, as well as the possession of beef (5 years jail sentence and Rs.10,000 fine), the government is now seeking to set a restriction on thongs and other types of lingerie. Determined to exude influence on… Continue reading Breaking News: Maharashtra Government seeks to set guidelines on type of underwear to be worn
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On the 22nd of February, millions of people around the world tuned in to watch the 87th Academy Awards. The Oscars, easily Hollywood’s most awaited pinnacle of glamour, glitz and arguably, good film-making, has over the years become a strong platform to spotlight systemic issues that plague the film industry and American society, at large.… Continue reading #AskHerMore
South-South Co-operation: An Analysis
The concept of South-South Co-operation (SSC) developed during the period of decolonisation and crystallised with the Bandung Conference and the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). This group of newly independent countries (NICs), who had been long suppressed by their colonial rulers, emerged as a third bloc between the two hegemonic American and Russian blocs. The journey of… Continue reading South-South Co-operation: An Analysis
Waving from the Elevator
The Glass Elevator, as the name suggests, tries to bring together a variety of perspectives and experiences to the metaphorical table, for a conversation on various social, political and cultural issues. The author of each post is expressing their personal views and all other writers do not necessarily subscribe to the same views. We believe… Continue reading Waving from the Elevator
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