Opinion

India, Festivals, and Corona 2.0

Shadab Ahmed Apr. 13, 2021

It’s a time for ‘Festivals’ in India. Festival of democracy, elections are going on. Festival of cricket, Indian Premier Lague (IPL) has started. Festival of faith, Kumbh Mela is on the peak with millions and millions of devotees and in between all of this, Covid-19 aka Corona has also started to celebrate its own festival, […]

Analysis: UAE rewrites region’s scientific history

Brew Admin Apr. 11, 2021

ABU DHABI – With the announcement today of the selection of the second batch of Emirati astronauts, the UAE is rewriting the scientific history of the Arab region and proving that its entry into the space sector was not a coincidence or some type of propaganda. In a new step that translates to the UAE’s […]

The art of mothering yourself!

Dr. Nidhi Agarwal Mar. 24, 2021

Ma… Mom… Mommy… This word completes our world! Isn’t it? A mother’s love is priceless and is a true blessing for all. Our mothers nurture and care for us through her entire lifetime ceaselessly. Wouldn’t you agree that a mother is one who will move the biggest mountain and swim the strongest wavy seas to […]

#MeToo: Priya Ramani won against MJ Akbar. Now society must defeat abuse.

Mohd Asim Feb. 21, 2021

One of the historic judgments in the landmark and powerful “MeToo” movement has come from India this week. A Delhi court rejected a defamation case filed by powerful editor-politician MJ Akbar against journalist Priya Ramani. Akbar, a former minister, had taken Ramani to court after she posted tweets and an article in Vogue Magazine levelling allegations […]

The verdict: a long way to go

Brew Admin Feb. 19, 2021

My old friend and former colleague MJ Akbar lost in court on Wednesday. But he had no choice but to try and salvage the remnants of his reputation. Not to have gone through the legal wringer would have been an admission of guilt by proxy. And the rejection by the court of his defamation suit […]

Weight Games!

Dr. Nidhi Agarwal Feb. 14, 2021

“Should I eat chia seeds for weight loss?” “Should I fast for 16 hrs for weight loss?” “Should I eat less carbs for weight loss?” “Should I drink ACV for weight loss?” “Should I do Zumba or Pilates for weight loss?” “In all these, should I do this”, and “Should I eat that? The doctor […]

India’s Heroes have failed her. India needs new heroes.

Mohd Asim Feb. 08, 2021

And they all answered their master’s call. India’s action heroes are out in force kicking, not on-screen baddies, but real-life “bad girls”. The pinch-hitters are waving their willows at the windmills of “international conspiracy” much like Don Quixote. A six-word tweet from pop icon Rihanna has sent the world’s largest democracy, its government, and its […]

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