Talk about whatever you feel like
Three links I found interesting:
Scroll Adda: ‘Secular forces fixate on footnotes, Hindutva gets how Indians deal with history’
Can Zohran Mamdani, the first South Asian to run to be New York mayor, pull off an upset?
‘The House of Awadh’: The exile and echoes of Begum Wilayat Mahal, the queen of nowhere
Just a heads-up for everyone:
India–Pakistan threads are totally fine when the post is about India–Pakistan, or if it’s an Open Thread. Let the sparks fly there.
But on other posts—please avoid steering every conversation back to India–Pakistan. It’s not always relevant and derails useful discussion.
I won’t be actively moderating every thread. If something is genuinely offensive or disruptive, feel free to flag it—I’ll step in only if needed. Continue reading 🧵Quick Moderation Note
On this tragic day 34 years ago, Rajiv Gandhi was brutally assassinated in Chennai. It would be timely and worthwhile to respectfully reflect on his legacy — the good, the controversial, and the unresolved.
Merry Christmas!
Open Thread. Someone is getting elected as US president today.
What’s going on?
I have a new podcast, the Khanversation.
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What’s going on?
What’s up?
Happy Valentine’s Day!
