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Dec 4, 2024 | 
countercurrents.org | Tom Murphy |Subzar Ahmad |Bruce Lerro |Kancha Ilaiah Shepherd
As I settle into and continue to explore the perspective that modernity is destined to fail, was never a long-term-viable idea, and therefore represents a giant blunder, I keep running into thoughtful writings about what exactly went wrong, at its foundations. A recurrent culprit—and I tend to agree—involves human supremacism (anthropocentrism), connected to a perceived separateness from nature.
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Dec 4, 2024 | 
countercurrents.org | zeenat khan |Mohd Khan |Subzar Ahmad |Anil Gokhale
A translation of a folk song sung by Abbasuddin Ahmed. Lyricist and composer, Polli Kobi (folk poet) JasimuddinAbbasuddin Ahmed was born in Cooch Behar, British India (1901 – 1959). Jasimuddin was born in East Bengal’s Faridpur district, British India (1903 – 1976) Abbasuddin Ahmed, an illustrious folk song composer and singer. He is revered for his Bhawaiya songs that are popular in the district of greater Rangpur and Cooch Behar.
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Dec 3, 2024 | 
countercurrents.org | Bharat Dogra |Nilofar Suhrawardy |Subzar Ahmad |Jessica Corbett
At a time when human suffering caused by conflict and war is very high and in addition there is a very real danger of two of these wars leading to World War 3 and nuclear war under certain conditions, the United Nations should launch a big worldwide initiative involving people at various levels for peace and conflict resolution. In addition this effort should involve improvement of humanitarian aid effort in various conflict zones.
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Dec 3, 2024 | 
countercurrents.org | Mohd Khan |Subzar Ahmad |zeenat khan |Anil Gokhale
Vikrant Massey is currently making news as he announced his retirement. It surprised many of his fans and they are seen commenting on his Instagram post to take a second thought as it would be too early for an actor to announce his retirement at the age of 37 years. Interestingly, the actor has been found himself at the center of public debate following a series of remarks made during the promotional campaign for his upcoming film, The Sabarmati Report.
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Nov 29, 2024 | 
countercurrents.org | Subzar Ahmad |Vidyadhar Date |zeenat khan |Anil Gokhale
In a world enamored with the relentless pace of technological advancement, a pervasive belief has taken root: that the natural sciences, with their capacity to harness and transform the physical world, are the sole arbiters of progress. This creed, driven by instrumentalism, celebrates efficiency, utility, and measurable outcomes while relegating disciplines like literature and the human sciences to the margins.
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Nov 21, 2024 | 
countercurrents.org | Vidyadhar Date |Maliha Iqbal |Bilal Dar |Subzar Ahmad
When I experienced petty policing in a library recently, it became clearer to me that the prestigious Asiatic library is comparatively much more democratic, open. Most of Asiatic’s lectures are free, no prior registration needed. The big open space at the entrance belonging to the Central library is open to anyone, any citizen can walk in, browse through newspapers in various languages kept on the stands, as also magazines. And there is a reading room in this section open to all.
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Oct 18, 2024 | 
countercurrents.org | Vidyadhar Date |Maliha Iqbal |Bilal Dar |Subzar Ahmad
It is now 50 years since G.P. Deshpande wrote the pathbreaking play Udhwasta Dharmashala, a professor in JNU at the time,he took the cue from a report of the witch hunt launched by Senator McCarthy in the U.S. The red scare era has great relevance for the situation in India today as well since every thinking, critical person is denounced as urban Naxal and the same is happening under Trump in the U.S. The main role was brilliantly played by Dr Shreeram Lagoo, the top actor, and I clearly...
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Aug 18, 2024 | 
countercurrents.org | Maliha Iqbal |Bilal Dar |Subzar Ahmad |T Navin
All stories revolve around a hero and villain with the two of them representing the binary of good and bad. However, recent films and works of fiction have blurred the line between the two. Consider President Snow from the Hunger Games series or Joker from Dark Knight trilogy.
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Jun 12, 2024 | 
countercurrents.org | Gideon Polya |Subzar Ahmad |Marwan Asmar |Binoy Kampmark
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and Sharia law are two significant frameworks that guide human rights practices and ethical standards globally. However, they often appear to be in conflict, particularly in areas concerning gender rights, freedom of expression, and religious freedoms. This paper explores the historical and contemporary contexts of these differences, highlighting areas of contention and potential pathways for harmonization.
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Jun 6, 2024 | 
t.ly | Subzar Ahmad
By Subzar Ahmad6 June 2024This Is No OrdinaryRust, However, for in The Lexicon of Urdu and Persian Poetry, “Zangār” Also Signifies the Colour Green,Thus Harmoniously Blending the Ideas of Aging and Vitality. But Ghalib’s GeniusDoesn’t Stop at This Dual Meaning; He Goes Further to Liken This Green-Rust toThe Tarnish On the Back of a Mirror, An Essential Component That Enables theMirror to Reflect.
