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When you see Russia get into existential war over Ukraine, or Israel bomb Syria or India battle with Pakistan or Bangladesh, it is not because of some whim. It has a historical and geographical context. That is critical to understand for analyzing geopolitics.
Dive into the shadowy world of the Deep State—its hidden structures, powerful networks, and the far-reaching impact on global events and control.
Today's eclectic mind food is different - Collaborator Rulers, Camel Cloning, Indian Billionaires, Environment, Vagina-Vulva
The revolutionaries were sidelined by the Nehruvian branch within the Congress. To bolster themselves, they joined hands with the British collaborators, whom they promoted in the new establishment and power structure. For example, the Thapar clan which collaborated with the perpetrators of the Jallianwala Bagh.
This conversation with Sanjeev Sanyal is an eye opener. Worth watching.
Man has found a way to use animals as they want. As if they are toys. In UAE, where camels are part of their culture, the authorities there are cloning them.
Nadia Leigh-Hewitson
The lives of the Indian billionaires of this era is larger than life. Decadence for some, living it up for others. Fascinating nevertheless.
Some remarkable work is happening in India. The real successful efforts are where environmental friendly technologies are used to transform communities in a scalable manner. This work in Sindhudurg district by BGP (Bhagirath Gramvikas Pratishthan), an NGO run by Ayurveda physician couple, Drs Prasad and Harshada Deodhar is amazing. Read about it.
Hiren Kumar Bose
What if the doctor you go to says he needs to treat your elbow but ends up treating your shoulder? Well, that is the situation with society's understanding of female genitalia.
Doctors, like the rest of society, may lack understanding of the female genitalia. In medicine, unclear language can lead to serious consequences. Some anatomists and women's health doctors are concerned that the lack of standard terms for female genitals may contribute to poorer healthcare and miscommunication in medical research. This also makes it difficult for billions of women, trans men, and nonbinary people to care for their bodies. For example, the word vulva, an ancient term, now refers to the entire outer female genitals. However, it should be noted that it is a more extensive area, including the mons pubis, clitoris, inner and outer labia, and openings to the urethra and vagina.
Rachel E. Gross
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