Disdainful - Different Truths

December 16, 2023
Vatsala Radhakeesoon
Short Story

The Bright Light of Knowledge

Vatsala tells us about a learned Vedic priest of the Arya Samaj, modelled on her maternal grandfather, Pandit Harikrishna Beeharee, whom she dedicates this short story to. The protagonist illuminates the...

April 22, 2018
IPA Service
International Relations, Politics, World

Pashtun Protest Escalates Braving Heavy Odds: People Overcome Fear to Fight for Their Rights

Ever since the 26-year old civil rights activist Manzoor Ahmad Pashteen emerged as the main voice of PTM from February, the focus is on protests to put an end...

February 11, 2017
Michele Baron
Book Club

A Modest Menu Encourages Dialogue on Poverty, Hunger, Ethics and Inclusion

A Modest Menu looks beyond the measurable aspects of poverty, hunger, global land use and food security, waste and pollution, human trafficking, exclusion, and the myriad other challenges which affect our...

March 28, 2016
Mamta Joshi
Poem

A Platter of Disquiet

An evocative poem by Mamta, where she unmasks fears and appearances. Series of events Not necessarily pleasant ones Caustic and disdainful darts Thrown with practiced ease Yet we coat...

The Bright Light of Knowledge

Pashtun Protest Escalates Braving Heavy Odds: People Overcome Fear to Fight for Their Rights

A Modest Menu Encourages Dialogue on Poverty, Hunger, Ethics and Inclusion

A Platter of Disquiet

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