Discourses From the East
Discourses From the East
Northeast India is not just about beautiful landscapes—it is about people, culture, and identity. From languages and food to festivals and traditions, the region reflects a deep connection with nature and community. This piece highlights why preserving these cultures matters and how both elders and youth play a key role in keeping them alive in a changing world.
The Preamble to the Constitution of India loftily defines the nation as a “Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic,” textually committed to securing…
Sarajevo, 1984, showed that sport could build bridges when politics built walls. In the midst of the Cold War, athletes from rival political systems competed together, proving that humanity could rise above ideology. FIFA 2026 was meant to carry that legacy forward. Instead, visa delays, entry restrictions and unequal treatment threaten to turn the world’s game into another arena of exclusion. If politics decides who may travel, who may compete and who may cheer, football no longer unites the world—it merely reflects its divisions. Sarajevo asked: Can we compete without conflict? In 2026, the question seems to be: Can you participate if you come from the right country?
Democracy is often understood as a system built on communication. Citizens express their views, governments listen, institutions respond, and disagreements are addressed…
Around nine every night, Bhebla goes to my cousin’s house. A little further down from my gate, the road turns right. Three…
নাৰীবাদী সমালোচনাৰ আৰম্ভণিঃ নাৰীবাদী সাহিত্য-সমালোচনাৰ শিপা ইউৰোপীয় আলোকায়নৰ যুক্তিবাদ আৰু মানৱাধিকাৰ-চিন্তাত নিহিত। আলোকায়নে ‘মানুহ’ক সাৰ্বজনীন, স্বাধীন সত্তা হিচাপে প্ৰতিষ্ঠা কৰাৰ দাবী কৰিছিল…
