Why We’re Becoming Tourists in Our Own Identities
In a world shaped by social media and constant self-curation, many feel like tourists in their own lives, observing rather than fully living. Introduction: The Age of Self-Tourism We live … Read More
Category: Culture
Deepavali Added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List: India Celebrates a Global Recognitio
Deepavali, India’s festival of lights, has been added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list, marking global recognition of its cultural significance. Introduction: A Milestone Illuminated on the Global Stage On … Read More
The Rise of Cult-Free Cults in the Digital Age
Digital communities that reject traditional cult structures are forming new “cult-free cults,” reshaping online belonging, influence, and identity in the modern internet era. Introduction: When “Non-Cults” Start Looking Like Cults … Read More
How Globalization Erased Local Souls
A deep dive into how globalization reshaped cultures, diluted identities, and transformed local traditions—revealing what communities gained and what they lost. Introduction: When the World Became One, Something Went Missing … Read More
The Rituals of People Who Don’t Believe in Anything
Even in a secular world, people create personal rituals to find meaning, stability, and identity. This article explores the quiet habits shaping modern life. Introduction: The Quiet Routines of … Read More
Why Ancient Temples Might Have Been Power Plants
A deep investigation into the theory that ancient temples functioned as early “power plants,” exploring history, architecture, and modern scientific perspectives. Introduction: Were Temples More Than Sacred Spaces? For centuries, … Read More
The Age of Manufactured Memories
In an era where technology can alter, enhance, or create memories, society faces new psychological, ethical, and cultural challenges. Welcome to the age of manufactured memories. Introduction: A New Frontier … Read More
When Identity Became a Subscription
Exploring how personal identity in the digital age has transformed into a commodified subscription, altering privacy, access, and the meaning of who we are online and off. Introduction: The Rise … Read More
Lucknow Named UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy: A Global Salute to Its Royal Culinary Heritage
On World Cities Day 2025, UNESCO recognised Lucknow as a Creative City of Gastronomy for its rich culinary tradition, joining the global network of 408 cities promoting sustainable creativity. Lucknow’s … Read More
The Secret Cult of Aesthetic Nihilists
Inside the underground movement of aesthetic nihilists — a paradoxical subculture where beauty and meaning collide in a world that has lost both. Introduction: When Beauty Meets the Void In … Read More