Aug 2, 2012 Posted by Manjusiha

The Olympics and the Ring

There was a striking resemblance between the Olympics opening ceremony and Wagner's Ring Cycle. What can both tell us about our society? read more

May 11, 2012 Posted by Manjusiha

Suicidal Societies

Is there a difference between Yemeni and Syrian suicide bombers and Tibetan self-immolators? read more

Apr 23, 2012 Posted by Satyadasa

Blood on the Tracks

There is "blood on the tracks" of yesterday's Bahrain grand prix, according to George Galloway. But what is the ethical basis for this judgement? read more

Apr 20, 2012 Posted by Manjusiha

The Faith of the Faithless

Anders Breivik, who killed 77 people in Norway last July, described himself this week as a "militant Christian". How can we respond non-violently to increasing religiously justified violence? read more