“The Revenge of Geography: What the Map Tells Us About Coming Conflicts and the Battle Against Fate” is a thought-provoking book written by Robert D. Kaplan. Published in 2012, it presents a perspective on geopolitics that emphasizes the role of geography in shaping human destiny, political conflicts, and the rise and fall of civilizations. Here’s…
Sikkim, a fascinating state in India. 1. Geography: Sikkim is nestled in the Eastern Himalayas, sharing borders with China to the north, Bhutan to the east, Nepal to the west, and West Bengal to the south. It’s India’s second-smallest state and home to some spectacular landscapes, including glaciers, alpine meadows, and thousands of varieties of…
Ali Hassan al-Majeed, a cousin of former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein, was known for his brutal and decisive roles in various military campaigns and crackdowns. He was given the nickname “Chemical Ali” after his involvement in the 1988 gas attack on the Kurdish town of Halabja, where 5,000 Kurds were killed. After the overthrow of…
Sitaram Yechury, a towering figure in Indian communist politics and General Secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), passed away on 12 September 2024 at the age of 72. He had been undergoing treatment at AIIMS, New Delhi, for a severe respiratory infection. Known for his affable personality, strategic political acumen, and unwavering dedication…
Unlike Europe, the speakers of hundreds of different languages in India agreed to belong to a single nation because the Constitution promised them freedom of expression, making it mandatory on the state to encourage languages ‘without harming other languages’. https://frontline.thehindu.com/cover-story/india-a-linguistic-civilisation-constitution-guarantee-language-diversity/article38492434.ece?homepage=true https://frontline.thehindu.com/cover-story/india-a-linguistic-civilisation-constitution-guarantee-language-diversity/article38492434.ece?homepage=true
