Memes, slang, and other online linguistic phenomena have invaded every aspect of our lives, and have changed the way the world speaks. With this, many language purists and common folk alike fear that this new language of the internet will take over its more eloquent counterparts. This article explores the quirks of this new linguistic variation, and whether it is harmful or a more intuitive way of communicating, unlike what we’ve ever witnessed before.
Interview: How Somnath Waghmare Draws Parallels Between Documentaries and Politics
Are all documentaries political? Somnath Waghmare – the filmmaker behind documentaries such as I am Not a Witch, which took up the issue of witch-hunting in Nandurbar district, and Battle of Bhima Koregaon, which presents a historical narrative of Mahar soldiers (untouchables) defeating the Brahminical rule of the Peshwas – believes no form of art can be separated from politics.
Systems Thinking: An Overview
The systems thinking approach seems to be an effective way to understand systemic problems compared to the traditional form of analysis. The blog introduces some of the important terminologies in systems thinking, focuses on explaining the basics, and provides various examples to understand the theory pragmatically.



