Problems with Mackinder’s Heartland Theory. The Geographical Pivot of History Draw a map that puts your anxieties at the center. Call it objective geography. Declare it universal truth. The map becomes the…
Category: Civilisation
Empires Poison Themselves and Collapse
Empires’ Intellectual Poison. Empires fall hard. They choke on lies. Britain twisted India’s knowledge to rule it. They warped philosophy, rigged censuses, stole land.It does not matter where is the seat of…
Fall of Empires: Comparison between Roman and American Empire
Causes of the Decline of the Western Roman Empire—and Parallels with the American Empire A Comparative Analysis The fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 CE stands as one of history’s…
Europe’s Superstition and Denial of Death
Superstitious Burial Practices of Europe I thought I knew about George Washington’s death. Then I discovered the family vault where his body was kept after death. While researching Washington’s final days, I…
Loneliness in West is not beyond cure.
Loneliness and Depression Loneliness in the US In 2024, approximately 20% of U.S. adults are experiencing daily loneliness, as indicated by a recent Gallup survey. This translates to an estimated 52 million…
How old is Mathematics in India? Bakhshali Papers debate it.
The Great Bakhshali Debate: When Experts Miss Common Sense The Original Claim Oxford University made a shocking announcement in 2017. The Bakhshali manuscript was much older than anyone thought. Carbon dating proved…
The ancestors of British King Charles III, Shrunk Humans
Colonization of India. Systemic Exploitation by British Shrunk the Humans. The Question That Revealed a Historical Blindness This is the tale of exploitation of India by British and other invaders: “For 500…
Poor people of Rich America: Solutions for Poverty Problems
America’s Hidden Crisis: Diagnosis and Solutions for a Nation in Distress A Comprehensive Analysis of Economic Reality and the Path Forward “The smart way to keep people passive and obedient is to…
India’s response to West’s Epistemological Violence
Unmasking Operation Sanskrit Mill and Its Journey from England to America Imagine stumbling across a 19th-century scam so massive it reshaped how the world sees one of humanity’s oldest civilizations i.e. India….
Feudal Europe remains feudal with new names
European Society: From Feudal Estates to Modern Class Structure For much of European history, society was organized into three rigidly defined hereditary caste systems: the nobility, the clergy, and the peasantry. Rather…
India’s Journey to become Developed Nation by 2047
India’s Odyssey to 2047: A Detailed Technological and Infrastructural Blueprint India is on an ambitious and comprehensive journey to transform itself into a developed nation by 2047, the centenary of its independence….
Problem of Colonial attitudes in Hospitality
The Colonial Table Reserves the Right to Exclude: Dress Codes, Speech Codes, and the Postcolonial Banquet In the age-old Indian hospitality scene, where butter chicken meets British binders, a curious phenomenon flourishes—one…
West should reclaim parental sovereignty from the State
Let Families Raise Their Children: A Cross-Cultural Reflection Parenting is one of the most difficult jobs in the world. It is a role where one learns while on the job. Though the…
Similarities Between Pakistan and USA
Surprising Parallels: Observable Similarities Between Pakistan and USA It’s a provocative thought: two nations as seemingly disparate as Pakistan and the United States sharing a surprising number of observable similarities. Beyond the…
One Night Stand from reel life to real life
One Night Stand: A Global Snapshot of Hook-up Culture From Hollywood Glamour to Asian Nuance From the shimmering lights of Hollywood to the bustling streets of Tokyo, the “one night stand” –…
How to Save a Failing Marriage?
Striking at the Pandemic of Divorce: A Step-by-Step Guide to Relational Resilience The rising tide of divorce is not merely a statistical trend; it is a profound human tragedy. Deep inquiry has…
Why everything has to be kadak or strong in India
Why Everything is Kadak in India Introduction Why do we Indians like everything kadak — strong, intense, bold? Kadak tea. Kadak coffee. Kadak spices. Even our arguments, politics, and cinema are kadak….
India: A destination for talking tourism
The Conversation as Destination: Talking Tourism in India Tourism in India is 4.6% of the country’s gross domestic product. Unlike other sectors, tourism is not a priority sector for the Government of…