Kabir Project brings you Gulshan-e-Armaan, Delhi September 2026

Do spiritual seeking and social justice go together?Can the power of poems, stories and ideas be silenced?What does the mystic’s call to ‘give up your head’ truly mean? The Kabir Project brings you the story of an 18th century Sufi from Sindh, unraveling many questions for our times. Join us for an intimate evening of storytelling,… Read More Kabir Project brings you Gulshan-e-Armaan, Delhi September 2026

Slowly then all at once: this emboldened Celtic alliance could spell the end of the UK

It’s something akin to a quiet earthquake: home nations jointly declaring their wish to be freed from English domination. A big move needs a big response Simon Jenkins Monday must have been a historical first. Never before have three of the four “nations” of the United Kingdom jointly demanded freedom to vote for its dissolution.… Read More Slowly then all at once: this emboldened Celtic alliance could spell the end of the UK

Australian booksellers raise alarm over ‘horrific’ destruction of rare titles to feed AI

Secondhand booksellers believe they may have been caught up in the AI supply chain that sees old books scanned then destroyed Stephanie Convery Sometimes books tell you more than the content,” says Tim White, as he lines up carefully dust-jacketed books and pamphlets in plastic sleeves on temporary shelves in Melbourne University’s Wilson Hall. He’s… Read More Australian booksellers raise alarm over ‘horrific’ destruction of rare titles to feed AI

Could Trump’s Iran ‘excursion’ be a bigger global turning point than Vietnam?

Patrick Wintour n a 1965 speech justifying the war in Vietnam, Lyndon B Johnson argued that the goal was to ensure “every country can shape its own destiny” since only in such a world could the US secure its own freedom. However, he also admitted “such were infirmities of man that force must often precede… Read More Could Trump’s Iran ‘excursion’ be a bigger global turning point than Vietnam?

Constitutional crisis: 14 times in 10 months, two Election Commissioners objected to poll panel steps

Two Election Commissioners objected on record to poll panel steps खुल गई पोल, सामने आ गया खेल, एक्सप्रेस की रिपोर्ट से मचा तहलका: RAVISH KUMAR इतिहास का सबसे बड़ा खुलासा | Indian Express Report | Modi | Gyanesh Kumar | Election Commission |BJP  Ritika Chopra: From keeping them in the dark to adding new voters,… Read More Constitutional crisis: 14 times in 10 months, two Election Commissioners objected to poll panel steps

The Arab States and the US-Israeli War on Iran

Ali Abootalebi Informed Comment The Arab states have long suffered from weak political legitimacy and ineffective governance. Authoritarian rule remains pervasive. According to Freedom House, no Arab country is currently classified as “Free,” while Jordan, Lebanon, and Comoros are rated “Partly Free.” Kuwait, following the suspension of its elected parliament in 2024, is now classified as “Not… Read More The Arab States and the US-Israeli War on Iran

‘Planetary boundaries’ necessary for flourishing of life have been massively breached, scientists warn

New report shows key indicators of Earth’s health are ‘outside the safe operating space’ as climate disaster looms Oliver Milman he planetary life support systems relied upon by humans have deteriorated to their worst levels ever recorded amid ongoing pollution and habitat destruction, according to a key yet grim annual update by scientists. Of the… Read More ‘Planetary boundaries’ necessary for flourishing of life have been massively breached, scientists warn