Aleesha Matharu
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Gurgaon, HR, India
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A Major Ideological Power-Shift in American Politics
The United States should prepare for the possibility of a socialist in the White House. → Read More
#RightSideUp: The Weaponisation of 'Jai Shri Ram'; Amit Shah to Combat Lynching
A weekly round-up of voices from the right. → Read More
#RightSideUp: The Modi Factor; Crying Wolf in BJP's India
A weekly round-up of voices from the right. → Read More
#RightSideUp: In Defence of Pragya Thakur; The Battle for India's Soul
A weekly round-up of voices from the right. → Read More
#RightSideUp: 'The Confidence, Courage and Conviction of Narendra Modi'
A weekly round-up of voices from the right. → Read More
#RightSideUp: Modi's Political Appeal; Letter to 'Brown Sahib' Hasan Minhaj
A weekly round-up of voices from the right. → Read More
'Biological Male'? Athlete Caster Semenya's Challenge to New IAAF Rules Heats Up
Athletes have described the new regulations as discriminatory and invasive, arguing that “no woman should be required to change her body to compete in women’s sport". → Read More
The Unforgettable Legacy of Stan Lee – the Man Who Helped Spawn the Marvel Universe
An unrivalled legend in the comic world who has influenced nerd culture in a way very few have, Stan Lee died on Monday at the age of 95. → Read More
With a Mass Trial, the Persecution of Baha'is in Yemen Continues Unabated
The Baha'is, among them eight women and a teenage girl, face charges which can carry the death penalty in Yemen, including espionage apostasy. Making matters worse, this later chapter comes after hate speeches by Houthi leaders have incited violence against the community in the war-torn country. → Read More
'Bohemian Rhapsody' Had Better Be a Rocking Hit. It's What Freddie Mercury Deserves
Magnificent or cataclysmic? The biopic could go either way – films like this have a way of dodging the middle ground – but fans have their fingers crossed that it does justice to a band as legendary as Queen. → Read More
Kendrick Lamar's Raw Beats and Verses Earn Him a Well-Deserved Pulitzer
Kendrick Lamar has become the first non-classical, non-jazz artist to win the Pulitzer Prize for music for his 2017 album 'DAMN.' → Read More
Black Day for Media: Two Journalists Killed in Bihar, One Crushed by Truck in MP
For the past two years, India has ranked among the countries with the highest number of journalist deaths. → Read More
Sri Sri Ups the Communal Ante By Wading into Ayodhya's Murky Waters
Political godman's warning that India will plunge into civil war if the Babri-Masjid/Ram Mandir issue isn't resolved in favour of 'Hindus' is seen as tantamount to inciting violence. → Read More
The Pursuit of Happiness: Delhi Govt Schools to Combat Mental Health Issues
As India's mental health continues on a downward slope, small initiatives like teaching happiness could go a long way. → Read More
With 22 Executions Over Three Successive Tuesdays, Is Egypt's Sisi Sending a Warning?
The recent spate of executions appear to be an attempt by the Sisi government to portray power to silence all opponents before the March presidential election. → Read More
Baha'i Man Sentenced to Public Execution in Yemen. His Crime? Practicing His Faith
Tortured, and denied a fair trial, Hamed Haydara landed on death row. → Read More
Mothering a Muslim in Times of Hate: How Communal Bullying Has Taken Root in India's Schools
As Islamophobia creeps deeper into India's psyche, Nazia Erum's book delves into how children are being bullied for their religious identity. → Read More
The Trials of Ahed Tamimi: Israel Set to Make an Example of 16-Year-Old Palestinian Girl
The resistance icon was arrested for slapping Israeli soldiers after her cousin was shot in the face with a rubber bullet. → Read More
Turkey's ban on teaching the theory of evolution and its parallels in India
From gau mutra to evolution, here's how India and Turkey are matching each other stride for stride → Read More
Nawaz not convicted on Panama papers but on a silly technicality
How Nawaz Sharif's fate was sealed by a technicality in UAE's labour laws → Read More