Opinion
Psychology
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Subtitle: Exploring the Fluid Nature of Truth in a World of Many Perspectives By Maq Masi What is reality? The question echoes across cultures, centuries, and consciousness. At first glance, reality appears solid, universal—something we can all touch and agree upon. Yet scratch the surface, and it begins to dissolve. In Siberia, a man shivers
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In the Indian subcontinent, deep divisions persist—not only between Hindus and Muslims, but within their own communities—fuelled by pride in religion, caste, or sect. This pride is often treated as a badge of honour, inherited without question, and used to elevate the self while belittling others. Yet behind this pride lies an uncomfortable truth: none
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By Maq Masi The arrival of the Indo-Aryans in Gujarat around 1800–1500 BCE, roughly 3,800–3,500 years ago, marked a significant turning point in the region’s history, reshaping its cultural, linguistic, and social landscape, as documented in the Gazetteer of Baroda, Vol. 1 (1923) (Desai, 1923, p. 152). Their interaction and eventual blending with indigenous groups
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A philosophical reflection on materialism, human nature, and the tension between perception and practice The debate between Karl Marx and Ludwig Feuerbach is often presented as a turning point in modern thought, where materialism was transformed from a theory of contemplation into a philosophy of action. But perhaps the story is more complex. Rather than
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At first glance, Trumpism—characterised by trade wars, NATO scepticism, and unexpected alignments with figures such as Kim Jong-un and Vladimir Putin—appears to represent an unpredictable rupture in the continuity of American foreign policy. To longstanding allies in Europe, Japan, and South Korea, it seems a betrayal: the abrupt unravelling of partnerships that have underpinned U.S.
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The nature of divinity—whether singular, plural, transcendent, or immanent—has perennially occupied the frontier of metaphysical thought. This inquiry seeks not dogma but ontological clarity: Is divinity an unconditioned reality, an immanent ground, or an evolving expression? To approach this question rigorously, one must analyse divinity’s relation to being, causality, temporality, and infinity—without collapsing into paradox
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The question of how time and space began is one of the deepest mysteries of existence. It forces us to confront the nature of nothingness, the emergence of energy, and the transformation of the void into everything we now perceive. Modern physics suggests that the universe did not arise from absolute nothingness but from a
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Human civilisation has always been shaped by a fundamental question: how should we live? Should we continue as we have—competing over resources, waging wars for power, and exploiting nature for short-term gains? Or should we evolve into a society that prioritises sustainability, cooperation, and balance? The answer lies in understanding the forces that drive us—our
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The pursuit of the “American Dream”—a vision of prosperity, freedom, and opportunity—has always been shadowed by a troubling reality: the specter of war. While the ideals of American exceptionalism celebrate narratives of liberation, democracy, and individual achievement, the intricate relationship between conflict and the nation’s economic trajectory complicates this vision. Wars, often framed as necessary
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Elon Musk’s increasing involvement in politics, especially beyond the United States, has sparked debate over the implications of his actions for democracy and social harmony. While it would be an overreach to label Musk a fascist in the traditional sense—defined by authoritarian control, suppression of dissent, and ultranationalism—his behavior invites scrutiny. Does his influence risk
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