Lokesh Chandra
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@shudntbehere
Decolonization is fundamentally a violent process — Frantz Fanon (paraphrased) RTs are what I find interesting and are NOT fact checked.
From ox heads to alphabets: the long memory of symbols. By Matt Baker, @usefulcharts, usefulcharts.com/blogs/charts/, With permission. Every letter seems to be a fossil of human thought. Maybe, the alphabet is civilization’s longest-running collaboration. Your keyboard is 4,000 years old.
Advertising Industry's Role In Cultural Imperialism In Africa Have you ever glanced at a commercial on local TV in Nairobi, Lagos, Durban or Kigali and found yourself questioning why the characters, scenarios, voices, and sometimes even language does not represent the African audience that the commercial is apparently aimed at? In this groundbreaking report for The Spearhead, @Big_Mck outlines the historical and economic rationale behind the weird and unsettling tradition of representing Africans using foreign depictions in African commercial messaging, and why this is not simply a quirky, harmless phenomenon. The report examines how the marketing communications industry across Africa and the diaspora plays a pivotal role in creating and maintaining socially harmful ideas in the public imagination including racial, cultural and ethnic inferiority complexes, and the desire to "fix" or "mitigate" some aspect of African identity by spending money on consumer offerings.
"More than 100 rebels have been killed in Pakistan’s Balochistan province over the past week as the country’s security forces intensify a large-scale crackdown across the restive region." How's this not international news??? firstpost.com/world/pakistan…
#Pakistan's generals see a hot war with #India as relief from their domestic crisis. They believe #India is isolated, #Trump is on their side, and #OperationSindoor proved they can hold their own. India's move: take this seriously, stay "locked and loaded," don't bank on Pakistani "rationality.": @sushantsareen or-f.org/39588
BREAKING: U.S. National Detained Near India–Nepal Border The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has detained a U.S. national near the Sonauli border crossing in Uttar Pradesh after he attempted to enter Nepal illegally, without any valid travel documents. The individual, who identified himself as Jordan Brown from California, reportedly tried to flee when stopped. Security personnel recovered ₹31,460 in cash and two mobile phones, but no documents confirming his identity. Brown reportedly claimed to be a former US Navy and Special Forces member, although Indian authorities have not verified those claims. During questioning, he failed to produce a valid passport, visa, or any other travel documents. The case is under investigation, and authorities have not yet announced any formal charges.
Shehzada is feeling very tired physically & mentally after 100 election losses. Even neutral observers are noticing his mental decline. Shehzadi's top aides are already saying she should lead, especially now when her drinking is slightly in control. A top doctor from Istanbul recommended 20 days full break outside India for Shehzada. He was also put on anti depression medication. Observers, especially from Shehzadi's team are closely watching how he responds to the treatment - Sources
R.V.S Mani Big Expose .. Congress worked with ISI during 26/11 attacks 😱
