SNAEHA SATHYAN

History is to be learnt, relearnt and unlearnt as there is not just one way to decipher it and yet we keep repeating the same facts that we are aware of. The truth is not all of us are inclined to learn more historical informations and even if we do, we do not try to attempt to look it in a different perspective and go by the common and accepted way. This is why we often get reminded only of Mahatma Gandhi when we think about freedom struggle more than other unsung heroes of this very day, August 15th. But it is very logical and mature of us to learn that not all those who fought for the freedom were only heroes, they did what they felt is right at that time and it might not be the same to all of us. In short, you may like and support Gandhiji for his adherence to non violence because you may think that not being impulsive can give you the result that you have aimed for, I might like Netaji for his brave efforts to take the freedom in his own ways if it is denied from us because I may ...

  August 6th stands as a day of solemn remembrance, marking the unforgettable and brutal Hiroshima event in world history. Despite enduring this horrific tragedy, Japan's refusal to sign the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) raises skepticism. While Zen teachings suggest that simultaneous conflicting thoughts are improbable, Japan finds itself in a complex position, simultaneously endorsing TPNW while retaining a belief in the utility of nuclear weapons for times of crisis. This stance prompts questions about Japan's true position. Furthermore, when examining Japan's relationship with the nation responsible for the bombings, it becomes evident that Japan ranks highest in import status to the United States. This import relationship primarily revolves around industries such as automobiles, optical equipment, and agricultural products. Remarkably, Japan's support for the US, which stood at 85% in 2011, begs analysis. Is this alignment a result of the nati...