Rishabh
@MBHRishabh
Irreligious | PhD-ing @ShivNadarUniv | STS, IR, Med. Humanities, Cinema, Socio. & Phil. of Religion, History of alcohol in Middle East, Star Trek, Sci comm.
What if the Indian constitution’s call for “scientific temper” is more than just a footnote? I write here for @TheLeaflet_in reflecting on how it imagines science -- its power, its limits, and its democratic possibilities.
Scientific temper, as enshrined in Article 51A(h), is often reduced to a footnote. But what if it were central? What if the story of constitutional democracy in India is also a story about how we argue, question, doubt, and dare to know? theleaflet.in/civil-justice/…
In another time this would’ve been a no-brainer. Right now this is an excerpt publishers don’t want to give out and (I found) media don’t want to carry. @seemay always explicitly asks: give me bits no one else will touch. That’s what makes @thewire_in so essential. @svaradarajan
#Excerpt | When Vajpayee Chose to Fall in Line After Godhra It proved that Vajpayee was admitting Modi’s culpability but he just could not find the courage to sack him. Abhishek Choudhary✍️ thewire.in/books/when-vaj…
Just Ghaziabad things!
Ghaziabad, UP: UP STF apprehends Harshvardhan Jain, posing as ambassador of Westarctica, with fake stamps, number plates
You've heard a LOT about his release point. But in my latest for Cricinfo, I study the magic of Bumrah's release whip. How it gives him seam, swing, and bounce. Using advanced data, this explores a legendary bowler like no one has before. Have a read! espncricinfo.com/story/how-bumr…
The all-important Em-dash responds to "the baseless, libelous accusation that my usage is a telltale sign of artificial intelligence... I am the punctuation equivalent of a cardigan—...I am not novel. I’m the cigarette you keep saying you’ll quit." mcsweeneys.net/articles/the-e…
Had great fun and learning talking about contemporary international dynamics, from the unravelling of global order to internal strains within the 'Global South', with diplomats from Central and West Africa at the Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service, MEA. @SSIFS_MEA.
Breaking News: The EPA said it would eliminate its scientific research arm and begin firing hundreds of scientists, after denying that it intended to do so. nyti.ms/4500xIU
Breaking News: The EPA said it would eliminate its scientific research arm and begin firing hundreds of scientists, after denying that it intended to do so. nyti.ms/4500xIU
In the backdrop of the attempt to de-recognize large sections of Indians, don't miss the release of this very important report on the functioning of the Foreigners Tribunals. Details below. Open to all. #Assam #NRC
Just found out my wife cheated on me at an Oasis concert. She asked if I could forgive her, I said maybe.
Antibiotics, Diabetes and BP Drugs, Vitamin Supplements Found to Be Not of Standard Quality during monthly inspections for June. Improper drug assays, sterility, contamination were some of the common issues. thewire.in/health/antibio…
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Repeating this, T2 is over-engineered, all glitz over function. I love walking, but it shouldn’t take 15 minutes just to exit the terminal (for a domestic flight) and get to the cab/bus bay
Folks, we are on X!
We are thrilled to launch this space for STS scholars and researchers in India and those abroad who are interested in STS in India. The STS India Network was launched in December 2023, and currently has over 300 + members. Follow us for updates on upcoming events. #STSIndia
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Reasons for footnotes: 1) Referencing 2) Additional clarifying information 3) I worked on this paragraph for 45 hours and simply refuse to delete it entirely 4) I want to be mean about an author but not, like, main text mean.
can confirm that the "aaahhhhhh" continues
I am at the AAAHHHHH phase
When the mango was introduced to Shiraz from India people asked if it was better than grapes & apples. An Iranian who had tasted it said it was much better. Asked to describe its flavor, he said it was so delicious it was as if Imam Ali slid off your tongue and down your throat.
And the anecdote about the introduction of mango to Persia from Hindustan.