Politics
Why Silence Isn’t Neutral
This week, I heard about a student protest at a school in another country. Kids were upset about something unfair. But while the news talked about their “behavior” and whether they were “too emotional,” nobody…
When the Sky Turns Grey, Power Turns Invisible
Some days in Mumbai, I look out the window and everything feels blurry. Not because of rain, but because the sky has turned into a quiet kind of grey. Not stormy. Just thick. Still. That’s…
Flags Are Just Fabric
A flag is made of fabric, colors, and patterns. But people treat it like it’s something sacred. We protect it. We punish people who damage it. We raise it in joy and lower it in…
Who Gets to Speak for a Nation?
At my school assembly this week, someone gave a speech about “what India stands for.” They talked about values, respect, peace, and culture. It was nice, but something kept bothering me. Who decided those are…
Why Maps Lie
We had a quiz in school this week where we had to label countries on a map. Easy, I thought- until I noticed something odd. The map we used showed Europe in the center, made…
