Harini Calamur's Writings
This appeared in the FPJ on India’s Republic Day. In the life of an individual, entering one’s 70’s often symbolizes a time for reflection, introspection, and the twilight of one’s journey. In contrast, for a nation, this age can represent the pinnacle…
This Appeared in the Splainer in December 2023 In the northern parts of India, where Hindustani Classical Music became a tradition both in the temple and the court, summer disappears soon after the festivities of Diwali. As summer fades and the chilly…
This year, as the rich and powerful, the famous and influential, gather at Davos, the world seems in an even more precarious position than ever before. If last year saw the war in Europe – as Russia invaded Ukraine – this year…
This appeared in the FPJ on the 30th of December 2023 It has been the year when Artificial Intelligence took center stage of technology and policy discourse. Once the realm of science fiction books and films, AI is now very real. Conversations…
This appeared in FPJ in early December On October 11th, CNN journalist Sara Sidner sent waves of horror and shock across the world, when she reported that 40 Israeli babies were beheaded by Hamas. A few days earlier, on October 7th Hamas…
This appeared in ‘splainer in November The heart of India’s rich cultural tapestry is woven with the vibrant threads of spirituality, and nowhere is this more evident than in the Bhakti movement. A surge of devotional fervour that swept through the subcontinent…
This appeared in the FPJ in November 2023 Earlier this year, Hollywood writers and actors felt the threat of AI’s shadow looming over their careers. Fearing job losses and losing creative control, they came together to strike, demanding protection and fair compensation….
This appears in Splainer in October 2023 If you are feeling low, and down—and want a pick-me-up raga, there is no better cheer than one brought by Raga Hamsadhwani—that literally translates to the song of the swans. Hamsadhwani flows effortlessly, filling the…
This appeared in the FPJ in October Last week, the National Health Authority (NHA) set the ambitious target of getting a 100 crore people registered for the Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHA). The ABHA card is a vital component of the Government’s…
This appeared in the FPJ in October 2023 If you have been following the news in India around the raids on the news portal Newsclick and the arrest of its editor Prabir Purkayastha, you most likely would have been asking yourself News…