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## Posts
- [Delimitation: The great Indian political surgery](https://armchairjournal.com/delimitation-the-great-indian-political-surgery/): The north-south debate needs a more holistic approach to address the delimitation exercise in India
- [“We Are Indians Too”: From the North east](https://armchairjournal.com/we-are-indians-too-from-the-north-east/): Colonial categorisation, state power, media narratives, and casual prejudice combine to marginalise people from India’s North east—and this must change.
- [TMC’s Maa, Mati, Manush 2.0: From ‘Safeguarding’ to ‘Strategic state-building’](https://armchairjournal.com/tmc-maa-mati-manush-safeguarding-strategic-state-building/): Explore how TMC’s 2026 manifesto shifts from welfare politics to long-term state-building, with promises on trade hubs, new districts, self-reliance, jobs, housing, and healthcare in West Bengal.
- [Shakti in Bengal politics: Durga Puja, Nationalism, and Sacred Power](https://armchairjournal.com/shakti-in-bengal-politics-durga-puja-nationalism-and-sacred-power/): Explore how Shakti traditions, Durga Puja, and tantric culture shape political identity and state power in Bengal, from Bankim Chandra to contemporary leadership.
- [Cultural Invasion of Bengal: Hindutva challenge and the Left’s legacy](https://armchairjournal.com/cultural-invasion-bengal-hindutva-challenge-lefts-legacy/): As BJP’s Hindutva project targets Bengal’s syncretic, Left-influenced political culture, the 2026 Assembly Elections become a battle over Bengali identity itself.
- [Sacred Stereotypes: How AI turns Faith into Fear](https://armchairjournal.com/sacred-stereotypes-how-ai-turns-faith-into-fear/): Usage of AI to scale religious propaganda is exaggerated through fabricating evidence by AI-generated videos and photographs. This if further affected by lack of responsiveness of companies to take down hateful content on their platforms.
- [Power, Poetry, and Protest: Churchill, Tagore, and Gandhi in the Early Twentieth Century](https://armchairjournal.com/churchill-tagore-and-gandhi-in-the-early-twentieth-century/): Each of them shaped the politics of their times and continue to stay relevant even today. Comparing and contrasting Tagore, Churchill and Gandhi!
- [Rebellious women: Whose JNU after all?](https://armchairjournal.com/rebellious-women-whose-jnu-after-all/): As the women of JNU who drove the university’s reputation and success over the years, they now face a twofold adversity: from the internal administration and from the external forces of society, all directed towards JNU. They face this because, first, they are women; second, because they are women of JNU.
- [Neither Law nor Liberation: Maoism in Adivasi India](https://armchairjournal.com/neither-law-nor-liberation-maoism-in-adivasi-india/): Home Minister Amit Shah promised to eliminate Naxalism by 2026, the Communist Party of India (Maoist) appears to be in steep decline. Maoist jan adalats bypassed due process, while the state relied on exceptional legal regimes, vigilante formations like Salwa Judum, and expanded use of the UAPA.
- [Western democracies on the edge? Polarisation, protests, and the battle for legitimacy](https://armchairjournal.com/western-democracies-on-edge-polarisation-protests-legitimacy/): Western democracies have been seeing a crisis of legitimacy as citizens are not trusting institutions and governments anymore. What would this lead to?
- [Great power rush in melting Arctic: Where does India stand?](https://armchairjournal.com/great-power-rush-in-melting-arctic-where-does-india-stand/): Melting ice in the arctic and possibilities of energy resources has led to the US, Russia and China recalibrating their arctic positing. India must play a role too.
- [Learning in an Unfamiliar Tongue? Reflections from a Delhi School](https://armchairjournal.com/learning-in-an-unfamiliar-tongue-reflections-from-a-delhi-school/): Most Indian schools have children who have different mother-tongues compared to medium of instruction. This poses unique learning challenges to policymakers.
- [Coaching Classrooms, Or what do you call a group of parrots?](https://armchairjournal.com/coaching-classes-what-do-you-call-a-group-of-parrots/): Under the lure of a good life, coaching centres in India exploit the dreams of parents and put students into cages that can't dream
- [Sino-Taiwan tensions and India’s strategic dilemma](https://armchairjournal.com/sino-taiwan-tensions-and-indias-strategic-dilemma/): Developing tensions in the Taiwan strait have consequences for India and the world as one-fifth of global maritime trade goes through the strait, unlike the crowded Malacca strait. Amidst One China Policy and unofficial relations with Taiwan, India must ensure its tech supply chains are secured.
- [Free-riders of Freedom: Political parties](https://armchairjournal.com/free-riders-of-freedom-political-parties/): Cash transfers are on the rise in India, compromising capital expenditures. Using game theory, political parties can be modelled in an externalities problem.
- [Caste Census and OBC backwardness: The Tamil Nadu Model](https://armchairjournal.com/caste-census-and-obc-backwardness-the-tamil-nadu-model/): Tamil Nadu model suggests fair representation to OBCs can ensure social justice without compromising economic growth
- [Short Story: One Never Returns to Hiraeth](https://armchairjournal.com/short-story-one-never-returns-to-hiraeth/): A story of how change in a village, Hiraeth, is discussed between Gul and her father when they visit Hiraeth for a local festival, Chitrani.
- [Dhaka and Islamabad: South Asia’s politics in transition](https://armchairjournal.com/dhaka-and-islamabad-south-asias-politics-in-transition/): Bangladesh has been facing a political unrest after Sheikh Hasina fled the country. Imran Khan's arrest in Pakistan also raises questions concerning power and justice.
- [After India: Is Pakistan facing a 2.5-front war?](https://armchairjournal.com/after-india-is-pakistan-facing-a-2-5-front-war/): New tensions across South Asia are reshaping Pakistan's security outlook - with issues about Durand Line, Kashmir and Internal Security.
- [Beyond school syllabi: Curiosity and care in early years](https://armchairjournal.com/beyond-school-syllabi-curiosity-and-care-in-early-years/): Panchakosha in Indian philosophy can be a practical teaching guide to include physical body, breath, relationships, intellect and meaning to how children grow into the world around us.
- [U.S. cognitive warfare and the politics of perception](https://armchairjournal.com/u-s-cognitive-warfare-and-the-politics-of-perception/): The soft power approach to influence international relations by pushing convenient narratives has been a mode by US intelligence countries across the world.
- [Adrita Majumder’s illustrations](https://armchairjournal.com/adrita-majumders-illustrations/): The page has all the illustrations made by Adrita Majumder for The ArmChair Journal
- [Democracy, Debt, Disenchantment and the Middle](https://armchairjournal.com/democracy-debt-disenchantment-and-the-middle/): A middle class where meritocracy is nothing but a trap in debt and EMIs cannot but find security in social identities. Nation being one.
- [Shashi Tharoor’s Stalemate](https://armchairjournal.com/shashi-tharoors-stalemate/): Shashi Tharoor has put himself in a stalemate position by coordinating with the BJP. INC's patience will determine how far the equilibrium will hold.
- [Why pronoun sensitivity is a serious business?](https://armchairjournal.com/pronoun-sensitivity/): Apart from communication, our words also shape society. To not be pronoun sensitive in addressing genders means to disallow us from what we want to be. It has detrimental effects on how we relate to ourselves.
- [Halma: A Bhil blueprint for collective action on climate change](https://armchairjournal.com/halma-a-bhil-blueprint-collective-action-climate-change/): Climate change is a collective action problem that can be dealt more with cultural values than economic incentives. India's Bhil tribe offers the blueprint.
- [Prashant Kishor: India’s ‘Godfather’ grounded](https://armchairjournal.com/prashant-kishor-indias-godfather-grounded/): Prashant Kishor's probably committed a strategic blunder as he could not address the coordination problem, to build the conviction of his supporters.
- [How words shape our worlds? ](https://armchairjournal.com/how-words-shape-our-worlds/): Discover how language influences thought through Boroditsky's research on linguistic relativity, multilingual cognition, and cross-cultural studies.
- [Kerala Piravi 2025: The journey from Assertion to Renewal](https://armchairjournal.com/kerala-piravi-2025-the-journey-from-assertion-to-renewal/): Discover Kerala Piravi 2025, tracing Kerala’s journey of unity, social reform, and renewal in today’s evolving Indian socio-economic landscape.
- [Sir Creek Estuary: A flash point in India-Pakistan tensions](https://armchairjournal.com/sir-creek-estuary-india-pakistan-tensions/): Sir Creek Estuary marks a disputed border, heightening India-Pakistan tensions and posing major risks for security, diplomacy, and regional stability.
- [The Hindi Push, English Resilience: India’s language debate](https://armchairjournal.com/hindi-push-english-resilience-indias-language-debate/): Explore the political and cultural debate over Hindi vs. English in India, its history, and the impact on national identity, education, and regional relations.
- [How classroom talk boosts child language and learning](https://armchairjournal.com/child-talk-language-boosts-learning-experience/): Discover how meaningful classroom talk empowers children’s language, identity, and learning. Insights for teachers to foster dialogue-rich education.
- [When Law is just a Punchline: Urgent Need to reclaim POSH](https://armchairjournal.com/post-law-punchline-urgent-need-reclaim-posh/): Prevention of sexual harassment at workplace should be seen from power and behavioral lens as much as legal lens.
- [Teachers at crossroads: An analysis of practice and policy in India](https://armchairjournal.com/school-teachers-analysis-practice-policy-india/): Analyzing role of teachers in Indian school education using Christopher Winch's framework.
- [Monetised Friendships: Bridging lonely hearts and broken careers?](https://armchairjournal.com/monetised-friendship-lonely-hearts-finding-jobs/): Across many cities, urban loneliness is adding to the problem of unemployment. Is paid companionships the solution?
- [Cycles of Change: My menstrual journey from Cloth to Cup](https://armchairjournal.com/from-cloth-to-cup-menstrual-journey/): A deeply personal story of menstruation from cotton cloths in Odisha to sustainability trends like period underwear.
- [Zumba for students: A fresh beat for Kerala schools?](https://armchairjournal.com/zumba-students-fresh-beat-kerala-schools/): Introducing Zumba dance into school education in Kerala is a great step for student well-being and holistic growth.
- [Mental health and the marketing professional in the age of algorithms](https://armchairjournal.com/mental-health-marketing-professional-age-algorithms/): Explore digital burnout, algorithm stress, and mindful strategies for balance in SEO and online work.
- [Book Review – “The long game: How the Chinese negotiate with India”](https://armchairjournal.com/book-review-long-game-chinese-negotiate-india/): Explore "The Long Game" by Vijay Gokhale, revealing how China negotiates with India through six case studies and lessons for policymakers on India-China relations.
- [The History of Caste Census (and its implications) in India](https://armchairjournal.com/history-caste-census-india/): The Union Government approved caste census in the upcoming census of 2026-27 marking a significant progress in social justice.
- [Delimitation: India’s federal fissures or ‘One person one vote’?](https://armchairjournal.com/delimitation-indias-federal-fissures-or-one-person-one-vote/): Delimitation is a riddle India is to solve. Can India take the risk of federal mistrust by redrawing our boundaries?
- [Man made nationalism? Chauvinistic language on news panel debates](https://armchairjournal.com/man-made-nationalism-chauvinistic-language-news-debates/): Nationalist discourse is inevitably dragged into misogyny on news debates, as masses might feel connected to such language over social media.
- [When the sky crashes: Mortality, meaning, and mathematics of survival](https://armchairjournal.com/reflections-on-mortality-meaning-mathematics-survival/): The author delves into randomness of life and meaninglessness of existence, in the context of the Air India airplace crash at Ahmedabad airport.
- [India’s celebrations: Festivals of Harmony or Flashpoints of Hatred?](https://armchairjournal.com/indias-festivals-harmony-flashpoints-hatred/): India's religious harmony has been tested time and again. What politics makes out of its secular credentials is yet to be seen.
- [Movie Review: Sanya Malhotra’s stirring performance in MRS](https://armchairjournal.com/sanya-malhotras-mrs/): The film 'Mrs' highlights entrenched patriarchy affecting both men and women, depicting Richa's struggles with traditional roles, societal expectations, and emotional exhaustion in household duties.
- [Zainab’s cartoons](https://armchairjournal.com/zainabs-cartoons/): These are the articles published by Zainab Primuswala for the journal
- [Dum Laga Ke Haisha: Breaking gender and body image stereotypes](https://armchairjournal.com/dum-laga-ke-haisha-breaking-stereotypes/): "Dum Laga Ke Haisha" critiques gender roles in 1995 India, exploring societal pressures on women concerning body image and education, while highlighting the imbalance in patriarchal expectations within arranged marriages.
- [Breaking epistemic barriers: Tribal ways of knowing and being](https://armchairjournal.com/breaking-epistemic-barriers-tribal-ways-of-knowing-and-being/): By recognizing tribal communities as co-producers of knowledge rather than mere subjects, academia can foster a more inclusive, ethical, and pluralistic intellectual landscape.
- [Kabhi Nepo Kids, Kabhi Serial Strugglers –  Nepotism in Bollywood](https://armchairjournal.com/kabhi-nepo-kids-kabhi-serial-strugglers-nepotism/): Over generations, nepotism in bollywood has increased that it is impossible to find anyone who grew on their own. But how should we deal with it?
- [Beyond the Crush: Love or Limerence?](https://armchairjournal.com/beyond-the-crush-love-or-limerence/): What is Limerence? Is it what you experienced with your partner the last time, or was it love?
- [Judicial cleavages and social justice: An Analytical perspective](https://armchairjournal.com/judicial-cleavages-and-social-justice-an-analytical-perspective/): Judicial cleavages significantly influence social justice, affecting rulings on rights and equality. The balance between activism and restraint, alongside transparency in appointments, is crucial for fair judicial processes.
- [A promising journey: India’s tryst with digitalization](https://armchairjournal.com/a-promising-journey-indias-tryst-with-digitalization/): Initiatives like Digital India and Demonetization and events like COVID have enhanced connectivity and transparency presenting a promising pathway for India’s future growth and soft power enhancement.
- [Greenland should not become Trump land](https://armchairjournal.com/greenland-should-not-become-trump-land/): The island of 57,000 inhabitants has immense natural wealth and massive oil reserves. This is tempting for any state and easier for the US, whose unmatched offensive and defensive capabilities make such a pursuit far more feasible than for any other country.
- [Maha Kumbh: The confluence of people ](https://armchairjournal.com/maha-kumbh-the-confluence-of-people/): Religious gatherings shaping economic Integration with purity, culture and excellence: Maha Khumbh.
- [The pedagogy of corruption: India’s tryst with ‘purchased’ privilege](https://armchairjournal.com/the-pedagogy-of-corruption-indias-enduring-tryst-with-purchased-privilege/): Taking corruption to its extreme, Vyapam scam highlights that that honesty does not take us too far.
- [Storytelling in the Primary Classroom](https://armchairjournal.com/storytelling-in-the-primary-classroom/): Storytelling brainstorms minds and inculcates compassion, courage and creativity.
- [Diversity and Exclusion in school classrooms – A pertinent concern](https://armchairjournal.com/school-classroom-diversity-exclusion/): Lack of inclusive practises lead to the exclusion of children in classrooms based on language and culture affecting their school experience and performance.
- [The Collision of Colours – A Whirlwind of Emotions!](https://armchairjournal.com/the-collision-colours-whirlwind-emotions/): The Kaleidoscope of Life: A Journey through colours and Memories
- [The root of oppression does not bloom Equality: Feminism beyond Inclusion](https://armchairjournal.com/oppression-equality-feminism-beyond-inclusion/): In times when capitalist appropriations commodify feminism, true justice demands the extension of feminist struggle beyond illusory inclusion.
- [Multilinguality as a key pillar of Education](https://armchairjournal.com/multilinguality-as-a-key-pillar-of-education/): Community engagement, Teacher Training, and Technology are critical to multilingual education that fosters inclusivity, cognitive growth, and cultural understanding
- [Queer India’s future: Social change above legal imposition](https://armchairjournal.com/queer-indias-future-social-change-above-legal-imposition/): Protection, Prevention and Promotion of Queer Identity against social discrimation
- [In today’s India, making of the business that is called politics](https://armchairjournal.com/india-making-of-business-called-politics/): The politician, businessman and bureaucrat acting together eliminates any political change in India as the political parties work as businesses.
- [Should India embrace Cryptocurrencies?](https://armchairjournal.com/should-india-embrace-cryptocurrencies/): A careful regulation is needed if India has to encourage using crytocurrencies in line with the trends across other countries and preferences of local youth.
- [Why schools should encourage peer learning](https://armchairjournal.com/why-schools-should-encourage-peer-learning/): Despite tremendous possibilities, peer learning is not exploited enough for classroom teaching-learning experience.
- [How laws risk unsafe abortions in India](https://armchairjournal.com/how-laws-risk-unsafe-abortions-in-india/): The MTP Act, the PCPNDT Act, and the POSCO Act aimed at regulating abortions, female foeticide and sexual harassment lead to unsafe abortions in India.
- [Aren’t we all migrants?](https://armchairjournal.com/arent-we-all-migrants/): The author recalls his time as a migrant and emphasizes on how migrants have shaped politics, businesses and even sports across borders.
- [The ‘missing’ joy of Research](https://armchairjournal.com/the-missing-joy-of-research/): Research in India has become ‘joyless’ because of 3 factors- oversaturation of PhD applicants, ignorance about opportunities and orthodoxy of universities.
- [Aam Aadmi Party:  From Integrity to Irony](https://armchairjournal.com/aam-aadmi-party-integrity-irony/): This articles analyses the journey and political image of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in India
- [Integrating Linguistic Diversity into Educational Practices](https://armchairjournal.com/linguistic-diversity-educational-practices/): The article examines sociolinguistic theories, multilingual education models, and practical approaches like translanguaging advocates for inclusive pedagogy highlighting policy implications and global examples.
- [Rich Dad Poor Dad: Lessons in building your wealth](https://armchairjournal.com/rich-dad-poor-dad-building-your-wealth/): First published in 1997, the book challenged traditional notions of wealth and financial education and influenced millions.
- [Learning from nature: Rabindranath Tagore’s vision](https://armchairjournal.com/learning-from-nature-tagores-vision/): To Rabindranath Tagore, nature was essential to not only experience the unity of truth in this world but also to children’s wholesome development.
- [ Paris Olympics 2024 – An Indian Introspection](https://armchairjournal.com/paris-olympics-2024-an-indian-introspection/): Paris 2024 was a learning curve for India . There were many fourth place finishes which were heart breaking.
- [Tatmadaw’s Myanmar: The Army that has a State](https://armchairjournal.com/tatmadaws-myanmar-the-army-that-has-a-state/): This myth about the Prussian Army rings truer for the Tatmadaw and its hostage, contemporary Myanmar.
- [Looking beyond Black July: Violence and Civil War in Sri Lanka](https://armchairjournal.com/looking-beyond-black-july-violence-and-civil-war-in-sri-lanka/): Conventional rhetoric on the ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka focuses on the Black July Riots of 1983 as the event responsible for the start of the Sri Lankan Civil War. A deeper analysis is required to understand one of the most gruesome conflicts ever fought on South Asian soil.
- [Learning to teach: Nuggets from a primary school classroom](https://armchairjournal.com/learning-to-teach-nuggets-from-a-primary-school-classroom/): Three young beginning teachers and their educator explore possibilities in a primary grade classroom.
- [ Assassinations – The Poisoned Chalice](https://armchairjournal.com/assassinations-the-poisoned-chalice/): A brief account of assassinations which have happened in over a few centuries and the repercussions it leaves behind.
- [Alliances and Antagonisms: The ‘Enigma’ of Nitish Kumar?](https://armchairjournal.com/alliances-and-antagonisms-the-enigma-of-nitish-kumar/): Focusing on Nitish Kumar, the artricle highlights Kumar's frequent shifts between political alliances, earning him the monikers "Paltu Ram" and "Kursi Kumar." Despite his reputation as a champion of good governance, Bihar's development, remains low.
- [Guns and Roses: The war-mongering peace paradox](https://armchairjournal.com/guns-and-roses-the-war-mongering-peace-paradox/): The world is no longer divided into East or West, capitalist or socialist, communist or democratic but rather on geopolitics and economic might - around War.
- [Puratchi Thalaivi Jayaram Jayalalithaa in Tamil Nadu](https://armchairjournal.com/puratchi-thalaivi-jayaram-jayalalithaa-in-tamil-nadu/): Powerful leadership of Jayalalithaa in Tamilnadu focuses on women empowered participation in politics.
- [The INDIA outside INDIA](https://armchairjournal.com/the-india-outside-india/): The skies are open and so are the seas which flow freely without any distinguishing marks as boundaries which are man-made but the minute a step is taken or put in another country, the law comes into force and national legitimacy needs to be proved in terms of citizenship. The experience of crossing boundaries is indeed profound. As we cross the boundary lines, many things change and are easily noticeable, it catches the eye and a kaleidoscope of memories or fusions can merge and emerge simultaneously. This contrast between natural openness and human-imposed divisions is a rich topic for contemplation, reflecting our world's unity and diversity.
- [Israel-Palestine: The state of affairs](https://armchairjournal.com/israel-palestine-the-state-of-affairs/): A brief overlook of the Israel-Palestine conflict, the historical context and events that have led upto the current state of affairs in this conflict.
- [Liberation from ‘Freedom’: A philosophical enquiry](https://armchairjournal.com/liberation-from-freedom-a-philosophical-enquiry/): True freedom lies in being one's authentic self, not just playing a role. The argument is on, how the excessive freedom can lead to stagnation and a lack of purpose.
- [22 yards, 11 on the field but a billion dreams!](https://armchairjournal.com/22-yards-11-on-the-field-but-a-billion-dreams/): India's recent victory in the T-20 World Cup took the author's memories back to 1983 when India won the first ODI WC.
- [Book Review: “Brida” by Paulo Coelho](https://armchairjournal.com/book-review-brida-by-paulo-coelho/): Brida is a captivating novel about a young Irish woman on a quest for knowledge and self-discovery. The novel explores themes of love, fear, and the quest for meaning.
- [Zoramthanga’s dissent to democratic leadership for Mizo Land](https://armchairjournal.com/zoramthangas-dissent-to-democratic-leadership-for-mizo-land/): This article is an effort to highlight the idenity crisis and cultural roots with ethnic conflicts in North East India.
- [The parochial Indian campus](https://armchairjournal.com/the-parochial-indian-campus/): The Indian university campuses have instead transformed into hotbeds of parochialism with groupings along caste, religious, ethnic, linguistic and regional lines as well as ideological affiliation.
- [The Mastermind behind Naatu Naatu’s victory](https://armchairjournal.com/the-mastermind-behind-naatu-naatus-victory/): The 'Natu Natu' song has a special place in the history of world cinema. Many people have questions like Will Indian cinema win an Oscar? Is a Telugu film going to Oscar? 'RRR: Raudram Ranam Rudhiram' has dispelled such suspicions.
- [Indian Voter – The final decision maker](https://armchairjournal.com/indian-voter-the-final-decision-maker/): Elections in India are watched and scrutinized across the world since it sees the largest number of registered voters exercising their vote.
- [Militancy in Eastern Congo and the Human Cost of Neglect](https://armchairjournal.com/militancy-in-eastern-congo-human-cost/): Persistent crisis of militancy in Eastern Congo, the recent massacre by the Allied Democratic Forces in North Kivu province in the light of humanitarian impact, regional instability, and global security concerns signifies the need for strategic interventions like strengthening local systems.
- [BJP’s Odia Pride Campaign in Odisha: Strategy and Success](https://armchairjournal.com/bjps-odia-pride-campaign-in-odisha-strategy-and-success/): HIghlighting Odia pride and incompetence of Naveen Patnaik and BJD to resist non-Odia bureaucrats from ruling the state, Narendra Modi led BJP to victory
- [2024 Election Results: A primer on India’s four largest states](https://armchairjournal.com/2024-election-results-a-primer-on-indias-four-largest-states/): With weak partners, NDA's performance in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar and West Bengal has been dented by regional parties.
- [Elections and Foreign Policy – A tightrope walk?](https://armchairjournal.com/elections-and-foreign-policy-a-tightrope-walk/): 2024 election season saw the BJP highlighting Indian leadership of the G20, success of Operation Ganga, evacuation of Indians from war-torn Ukraine with the Opposition criticizing the incumbent on the stand-off in Galwan as well as the alleged occupation of around 2000 sq km of Indian territory by China (a claim disputed by the current government).
- [Indian Mangoes- Owner’s Pride, Passerby’s Envy](https://armchairjournal.com/indian-mangoes-owners-pride-passerbys-envy/): Owing to their great taste, Indian mangoes have also been used to build relationships as tools of diplomacy.
- [Rise of Influencers in Politics – Real Opinions, or a Money Game?](https://armchairjournal.com/rise-of-influencers-in-politics-real-opinions-or-a-money-game/): While the monetization policies of YouTube and X led to more content creators, influencers also led the political discourse during 2024 elections unlike earlier.
- [From Hero to Meme: How Social Media Shapes Political Images in India](https://armchairjournal.com/hero-meme-social-media-political-images/): Memes and social media have become crucial in political discourse. The article talks on Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi's perceptions.
- [Sinking Public Discourse in the Indian Election 2024](https://armchairjournal.com/sinking-public-discourse-in-the-indian-election-2024/): Problem lies in simplifying complex issues into binary oppositions, marginalizing moderate voices, and employing charged language to stifle nuanced discussion.
- [Ladli Behna Yojana: A pocket(less) money to Women in Madhya Pradesh](https://armchairjournal.com/ladli-behna-yojana-money-women-madhya-pradesh/): Ladli Behna Yojana reflects the patriarchal mood of the state, rather than really redefining women's role in the economy.
- [Netanyahu’s war in Gaza- a winning war destined to lose?](https://armchairjournal.com/netanyahus-war-in-gaza-a-winning-war-destined-to-lose/): The war has not just made Netanyahu deeply unpopular in Israel, but also in the international community.
- [Fire on the Ganges Life among the Dead in Banaras](https://armchairjournal.com/fire-on-the-ganges-life-among-the-dead-in-banaras/): Despite the book's length due to its page count, it reads smoothly enough to be finished in one sitting. Without overlapping them, the author has skilfully combined and depicted the characters' entwined stories in her work.
- [Moneyball: Economics principles in drama](https://armchairjournal.com/moneyball-economics-principles-in-drama/): Several principles like opportunity coss, loss aversion, sunk costs are well depicted in the movie.

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