The Fragrant Whispers of Memory: T.S. Eliot, Cigars, and the Bond Between Father and Son
In the shared ritual of smoking a cigar, the poetic works of T.S. Eliot come to life, illuminating the delicate dance between memory & time.
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Reflections on International Law, Foreign Policy and History
- Mar 26
Uncovering the Mysteries of Las Meninas: A Study of Michel Foucault's Interpretation
Diego Velázquez's painting "Las Meninas" has established itself as a highly intriguing piece of Western art, deserving of much analysis.
- Mar 16
Shadows of Prejudice: Anti-Semitism in 16th Century and its Influence on Shakespeare and Marlowe
In 16th-century England, anti-Semitism was a pervasive and deeply ingrained sentiment, as Jews had been expelled from the country.
- Mar 7
Rusalka and the High Seas Treaty
This essay will explore the themes and motifs present in "Rusalka" that are reflective of the current state of our planet.
- Feb 20
Womanhood and Suffering
Both Sisi and Rosemary's stories also reveal the ways in which silence can perpetuate suffering.
- Feb 13
Dante's 'Inferno' is a journey to hell and back
The dark forest is depicted both as a real place and an allegory in which Dante encounters three beasts representing aspects of sin.
- Feb 6
The Uttermost Song of a Deathless Life: Chief Justice Dr. DY Chandrachud
He is the living embodiment of a Corinthian man and has the capacity to excel in both vocational and private spheres.
- Jan 29
Minds Meetings: India's Finest
From the 150th birth anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, we're going down memory lane remembering the Mahatma....
- Jan 21
Game, Culture and Tradition in the Highlands
Guns, Game and the Grandee: The Cultural Politics of Deerstalking in the Scottish Highlands - The deer forest is understood as a place...
- Jan 19
A note on Dante's Divine Comedy and International Law
Inferno is an exceptionally imaginative poem of immense scale and emotional power. It is an adventure story.
- Jan 10
On Global Commons
When the tragedy of the commons applies, what is good for everyone is also good for each individual.
- Jan 2
Rolex and Meteorites
For its dials, Rolex works with leading experts in the field and selects only the sections of meteorite with a particularly well-formed.
- Dec 11, 2022
UK's Secret Intelligence Service
www.sis.gov.uk/our-history.html Beginnings 1909 In the early 1900s, the British government was increasingly concerned about the threat...
- Nov 10, 2022
Lord Sumption’s Valedictory Remarks
Lord Sumption was called to the Bar (Inner Temple) in 1975 and took Silk in 1986. His practice covered all aspects of Commercial.
- Nov 10, 2022
Europe's Energy Nightmare Has Only Just Begun
With Russian gas imports largely cut off, Europe is facing an energy-scarce winter—and next year could be even worse. Europe's energy crisis
- Nov 10, 2022
The Real Story Behind the House of Gucci
Gucci's rise and fall (and rise again) story is recounted by those who lived through it.
- Oct 16, 2022
René Magritte's the Empire of Light
Imagine a mermaid laying down on a seashore. One can see her human upper body, which slowly transforms into a fishtail at her hips. Easy...
- Jul 29, 2022
Why Man mustn’t Play God
I am reminded of Ian Fleming's wise words (yes, the same bloke who wrote James Bond), "you only live twice: Once you are born and once...
- Jul 10, 2022
On the Metropol and the Gentleman in Moscow
The Hotel Metropol was pitted with the marks of shells; dust was swirling. They saw only doom and disaster ahead.
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