Xenophobia. Yikes! It's Different.
21 Jul 2020
Xenophobia, fear of those different from us, is too often the root of much evil. This article explores what we learn from Frankenstein, Star Trek and evolutionary biology.
Posts tagged with “social”
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Guilty Of Privacy
08 Jun 2020
Every time we are scared, we can be talked out of the need for privacy. But privacy is a fundamental right. Do we actually value it? Are we even aware of the ways in which our privacy is being intruded upon?
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March Of The Virus
23 Apr 2020 -
Corona: The Bittersweet Ironies
20 Mar 2020
These have been a strange few weeks. A crisis can bring us together, even when it isolates us.
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The Undervalued Artist
11 Mar 2020 -
A Cacophonous Symphony
10 Nov 2019 -
Mumbai Has Woken Up
17 Sep 2019 -
Kimya Awesome!
11 Sep 2019
Kimya Dawson's music with it's unique style, evocative imagery, and fascinating lyrics is definitely worth checking out.
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The More Things Change ...
15 Aug 2019 -
Going Beyond Understanding
02 Aug 2019
Worshiping something will always have you stuck at the level of a devotee, and will never stretch out to make you a creator. We need to encourage our kids to go beyond understanding and create. Read on to find out how creating makes learning a lot more fun, focused, and productive.
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Rebels And Causes
23 Jun 2019
Nina and Nana discuss frustrating traffic rules. Should we only follow them when they make sense? Who decides what makes sense and how does one driver know what another driver thinks makes sense? Read on to find out.
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Bacteria Wars
23 Apr 2019
Nina and Nana discuss the widespread tuberculosis infection and interesting advances made in treating the most deadly mutations of the bacteria. Read on to find out.
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The Art Of Science
10 Apr 2019
Could your childhood craft hobby pave the way for you to become a valuable member of a research team at NASA? See what Nina and Nana have to say.
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Short & Super Short Stories For Teens
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A Colored Perception
21 Mar 2019
We often attribute different qualities to different colors. But is it possible that our artistic perception of certain colors is having an adverse effect on individuals and society at large?
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Theme Party
13 Feb 2019
See how Nina convinces Nana to help her plan her theme party and there are several surprises that are sure to blow your mind!
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A Review Of Hidden Figures (Movie)
17 Dec 2018
A review of Hidden Figures, a movie based on the struggles and triumphs of three African American women who worked for NASA when racism and sexism were rampant.
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Anchors Away!
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Sexual Dysfunction
29 Oct 2018
Sexual dysfunction may be embarassing to talk about, but living in denial can have far reaching effects on marital and family life.
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Polyandry In The Mahabharata Isn't As Progressive As You May Think
28 Oct 2018
Polyandry in the Mahabharata may sound progressive but wait till you read about the details and you'll see how patriarchy triumphs once again.
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Monsters And Ghosts
26 Oct 2018 -
#MeToo: We Create Monsters When We Create Gods
15 Oct 2018
It’s we who put them on a pedestal, it is we who cover up, rationalize or dismiss their transgressions, and then much later it is we who are surprised by their sense of entitlement, much like parents of spoilt kids, who simply can’t figure out where they went wrong in child rearing.
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Out-Voted
26 Jul 2018
Voting is not just a right, it's a duty too. If you take voting rights for granted, you really feel the pinch, when you don't have them, as Nana finds out!
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Sunset And Son-rise
23 Jul 2018
And yet here they were, in Singapore. He wanted to commit a murder and that was why they had come here. All the talk of a needing a holiday free of cares, was bullshit. He was here for one and only one reason, cold blooded murder, and he was trying to convince her to be a party to it ...
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Prickly Problem
06 Jul 2018
Vaccines are not pleasant, but they are essential for healthy living and healthy societies.
