Our cynical neighbour Sharmaji was lamenting how the old circus troupes had vanished. “In our days, there was Kamla Circus, Oriental Circus, Gemini, Apollo... Oh, what fun! Clowns, elephants, acrobats!” he sighed.

Despite numerous efforts, the captains of India's current political system have not been able to free themselves from Mahatma Gandhi's life ideals and Gandhian ideology. Congressmen never truly embodied Gandhi's principles, and Hindutva thinkers have been irritated by the name Gandhi since the beginning.

Bollywood films have created numerous misconceptions about fairness that result in the sale of tons of Fair & Lovely cream every day. In the pursuit of fair skin, people try various remedies. Due to their dark skin, children are often given names like Kalia, Kalicharan, and Bhura, among others. Even Lord Krishna asked his mother, "Why is Radha fair, and why am I dark?" Truly, the curse of colour discrimination has plagued Indian society for ages.

Political science textbooks state that the foundation of democracy rests on the principle of ‘equality before the law’. Article 14 of the Indian Constitution also affirms this. Still, in reality, this principle is trampled upon by those who pretend to be the ‘guardians’ of justice and governance—judges, governors, politicians, bureaucrats. These individuals manipulate the law to their advantage because they enjoy special privileges.

Fighting on two fronts in a war can be a challenge for any country. Masters of modern information systems can influence the morale of soldiers and even force the sacrifice of principles. False and half-baked information can escalate tensions. Cyber armies remain a significant threat even during normal times.

Human history is an incredible journey, from primitive art carved on cave walls to the towering skyscrapers of modern metropolises. One significant change that stands out in this evolutionary timeline is the emergence of the practice of covering the body, particularly the genitals. This transformation was not merely a physical necessity but the first clear sign of the sprouting of civilisation.