Author: Prerona Roy

Even after celebrating “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav” on India’s 77th Anniversary, our nation is still crippled under the shackles of existential dread.Under the recent comments of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat, it has been a matter of contemplation that government officials are debating the change of the name of our nation from India to Bharat. “The reality is not so far,” says Chief Mohan Bhagwat where India shall soon be reborn as Bharat, as Akhand Bharat.The matter came to a much more severe limelight when a G20 invite was addressed to the President of India as “President of…

Barbie, the beloved doll, has once again proven her enduring appeal, this time on the big screen. The Barbie movie, featuring Margot Robbie as the iconic doll, has shattered box office records, earning nearly $1.4 billion globally. Let’s dive into the details of this cinematic phenomenon. Barbie’s Journey from Toybox to Box Office Hit Barbie, the brainchild of Mattel, has been a household name for generations. But in 2024, she made a triumphant leap into the world of cinema, captivating audiences worldwide. The movie, directed by Greta Gerwig and starring Margot Robbie as Barbie, takes viewers on a delightful adventure…

Aditya-L1 is ISRO’S latest aim after it’s success in reaching the South Pole of the Moon through Chandrayaan. ISRO was able to do something, incredible and commendable and is all set out to do so once more. So much so, that it made the New York Times apologize for their mocking cartoon. ISRO’s achievement on the journey to the far South of the Moon was commended by many across the globe. The scientists, soon after having attained a success of this kind embarked on their journey to the Sun. India’s ambitious Aditya-L1 solar mission is making headlines with its recent…

Toy Story is a movie that has touched the hearts of many children across time. The Toy Story Franchise is one of the most popular and celebrated ones in the world of cartoons and animations.  The Toy Story Franchise The world of Toy Story consists of a total of 5 movies. The very first one, was released in the year 1995, Toy Story. The very recent movie, i.e., the 5th Movie was announced on a much more recent date, this year 2024, during the year-end. The very recent film is to follow the storyline of Toy Story 4 and Lightyear.…

In late July, the Indian government implemented an unexpected ban on the export of non-basmati white rice, leaving the world rice market in turmoil. The move, aimed at stabilizing domestic prices and ensuring availability, has sent shockwaves throughout the rice-consuming nations, including the United States. This article explores the repercussions of India’s rice export ban, its global impact, and how it affects US consumers and rice producers. The Ban’s Global Impact Understanding the Ban’s Motivation India’s decision to halt non-basmati white rice exports came into effect on July 20, raising concerns about its impact on the global rice market. The…

In the last couple of days, the internet has been flooded with loads and loads of Barbie Memes. Barbie has taken over the world through Greta Gerwig’s world of creation and imagination. Barbie is the mega-hit of this summer. It has taken the world by storm and a whirlwind of excitement and energy. Globally speaking, Barbie has made over 1.34 billion dollars already within the first month of its release. Barbie has been telecasted and broadcasted in a large number of cities and countries. Yet, owing to the current Russia-Ukraine War and Bombing, Russia has not been taking in broadcasts…

On 6th September 2018, the Supreme Court of India, ruled unanimously that section 377, of the Indian Penal Code, was unconstitutional. This Historic Judgement, which decriminalized sexual acts between consenting adults of the same sex, was hailed as a landmark decision for LGBTQ rights in India. While this monumental jurisdiction was efficient in bringing forth a vast amount of open-mindedness in regard to Gay Rights, it was not similar in all countries. 

Jesse Wharton Elementary School in Greensboro, North Carolina, kicked off its new school year in a vibrant and distinctive way that left kindergartners excited and engaged. As students eagerly stepped into their first day of school, they were met with a creative and colorful introduction to a unique team-based system. The anticipation in the air was palpable as kindergartners gathered to uncover a surprise awaiting them. Each student was handed a plain white box, their eyes widening with curiosity. With a sense of wonder, they gently lifted the lids to reveal a vividly-hued bandana neatly folded within. However, these were…

Anti-Muslim Abuse in Uttar Pradesh A teacher from Uttar Pradesh was seen deliberately allowing students to slap a Muslim classmate in front of the entire classroom. The child is seen crying while the others continue to slap him constantly. She claims to have done this in an attempt to control the students. The video has caused massive outrage and is essentially one that demonstrates the minds of the uneducated, availing of higher positions. The teacher in Uttar Pradesh expressed little to no remorse when asked how she felt about this incident.“I’m Not Ashamed,” says the woman. Tripta Tayagi, the name…

“Still playing with Barbie dolls?” “Eww Barbies are so lame ” “Pink is boring and ‘girly’ ” Barbie dolls and little kids(boys and girls alike) who enjoy playing with Barbies, and watching Barbie movies have faced quite a subsequent amount of disapproval in the last few years. Either boys are gender stereotyped as “being girly” as if being a girl is an insult, or girls become “like the other girls” and are excluded from the oh-I-am-so-cool-cause-I-am-not-like-the-other-girls club. With black becoming the latest trend, pink was looked upon as too immature, childlike, boring, lame, and any other such adjectives you think might deem…