Ideas In Literature
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‘The Three-Body Problem’: Liu Cixin’s novel is a heady blend of ethics, physics and Chinese history
Translator Ken Liu rearranged the chapter order, reversing an earlier precaution taken by the author to limit Chinese censors’ interest in the original.
Josh Stenberg, The Conversation
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How ‘Dune’ became a beacon for the fledgeling environmental movement and the new science of ecology
Upon its release, Frank Herbert’s novel was advertised with the tagline, ‘The metaphor is ecology. The theme revolution.’
Devin Griffiths, The Conversation
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How literature and art can help us rethink our problems with sleep
Seeing sleep purely as a personal responsibility ignores how it is tied to social values and forms of oppression.
Paul Huebener, The Conversation
Trending
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In Saudi Arabia’s scaled-down plans for megacity across the desert – a warning sign for the future
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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Man of Indian origin pleads guilty to ramming truck near White House, says he wanted to seize power
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How a Colombian city’s ‘green corridors’ turned the clock back on global warming
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Unnatural sex between husband and wife not rape, woman’s consent immaterial: Madhya Pradesh HC
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Gregor Samsa, the vermin: Reading Franz Kafka’s ‘The Metamorphosis’ while Palestinians are killed
Ironically, it was Kafka, a Jewish writer, who perhaps best understood the Palestinians’ predicament, says writer Bilal Tanweer.
Bilal Tanweer
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‘Intercourse’: Why Andrea Dworkin’s radical critique of male power resonates with Gen Z feminists
Twenty years ago, the book showed the way imbalance of power is eroticised. It remains remarkably relevant today.
Camilla Nelson, The Conversation
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Slavoj Žižek: What do the ‘celebrity’ philosopher’s key ideas really tell us?
Often seeming to utilise parodic humour, Žižek has positioned himself as a ‘defender of lost causes’.
Matthew Sharpe, The Conversation
Video
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Video: Being Muslim in today’s India
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Watch: Massive rainstorm hits Mumbai, strong winds knock down trees, damage cars
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‘Barking news’: Woman turns journalist to ‘report’ on mischiefs and complaints by her pet dogs
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Watch: Comedian presents TV newsroom discussion in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi’ style
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Watch: Stunning Northern Lights spotted in unexpected places around the world
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How Francis Fukuyama’s idea ‘the end of history’ may have been misinterpreted
The idea of liberal democracy being the ideal form of political organisation is the primary motif of his book ‘The End of History and the Last Man’.
Chris Fleming, The Conversation
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Our interest in imagining future worlds is dying, says sci-fi author William Gibson
People were gripped with ‘postalgia’ in the 20th century. This is no longer true today.
Andre Spicer, The Conversation
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Can these great writers and thinkers help us understand the current political mess around the world?
The world has not gone mad. It has in fact always been mad.
Michael Hauskeller, The Conversation
The Reel
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‘Mr and Mrs Mahi’ trailer: Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor in cricket-themed romance
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Start the week with a film: The unforgettable revolution of the dogs in ‘White God’
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‘Murder in Mahim’ review: A crime as unjust as wrongful death
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‘Srikanth’ review: An inspiring tale of remarkable achievement
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‘The Boy and the Heron’ review: An animation legend rolls out enchantment and emotional resonance
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#MeToo: How can literature (and publishers) respond to the problems of gender and power?
It’s not just a question of whether we should engage with the writings of men who abuse power. A lot needs to be done to foster inclusivity in literature.
Jenny Bhatt
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Radical nationalist or progressive philosopher? How do we engage with Aurobindo’s ideas today?
The Pondy Lit Fest, which sparked off minor debates, was held in Pondicherry, on the outskirts of which is Auroville, a settlement dedicated to his ideas.
Anu Majumdar
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Ayn Rand’s dangerous ideas are becoming increasingly popular and dismissing her is not the solution
Rand’s books, which attack altruism and demonise public servants, are still selling in the millions.
Skye C Cleary, Aeon
The Field
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals end league stage with nervy win over Lucknow Super Giants
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Badminton, Thailand Open Super 500: Meiraba Luwang Maisnam qualifies for men’s singles main draw
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South Africa tour of India: Bengaluru, Chennai to host multi-format series for women
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Boxing, Elorda Cup: Gaurav Chauhan advances into semi-finals, Shiva Thapa exits
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Shooting, National Olympic trials: Manu Bhaker and Vijayveer Sidhu win respective 25m pistol finals