On New Year’s Day, a devastating attack shattered celebrations in the French Quarter of New Orleans, claiming 15 lives and injuring 35 others. The assailant, a 42-year-old U.S. citizen and former U.S. Army member, executed a vehicle-ramming attack that bore the chilling hallmarks of Islamic State (IS)-inspired tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). This attack, coupled … Continue reading Alarming Rise of Asymmetrical Terrorism in the West
Political leaders, irrespective of alignment, must reject zero-sum polarisation in favour of constructive engagement. Rahul Pawa In contemporary politics, the dichotomy of so-called "left" and so-called "right" often feels antiquated, especially in today's age where these terms trace their origins to ancient seating arrangements in the French Estates-General. Yet, this outdated framework persists, weaponised to … Continue reading How Paranoia Fuels Extremism in the West
Kumbh Mela derives its name from ancient Sanskrit language. In Sanskrit, mela means fair while Kumbh signifies a pitcher with nectar of immortality. Kumbh Mela is the largest and most significant recurring Hindu pilgrimage event in Bharat. During Kumbh, people from world over converge at holy rivers for a sacred bath to atone for their … Continue reading Maha Kumbh: Amalgamation of Spirituality, Faith, Culture, Unity
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