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Essays, opinions and reflections from The Crossroads.
23 articles from 8 issues of The Crossroads.
The Editorial / The lead essay
The end of September in CIRS officially heralds the three months that treat academics as an optional activity. October brings Anand Utsav and the insane amount of preparation that goes into it, while November disappears in the flurry of Masquerades.
Read the essay“When I look back now, I don’t see the exact point where the lights began to appear; I’m simply grateful that they did.”
Poetry
The Dancing Parasite is a haunting poem about the mental parasites that take over the mind, wrenching it from our grasp and leaving us as helpless spectators. This poem was a submission for the prestigious Foyle Young Poets Award as well.
Economics
This piece highlights the role of green energy in global energy trade and Bharat’s future in the industry. It also analyzes the current national policies and their effects.
Opinion
A poignant insight into the life of a woman, about the limitations her environment imposes on her, and the importance she issues to the opinions of society. A woman’s individual aspirations are just as important.
Culture
Any Western conversation about cinema inevitably brings in Satyajit Ray and stops there. Other indigenous filmmakers have never been accorded the fame that Satyajit Ray enjoys, but for what reason? Their art is definitely no less. This article delves into the Western system’s views of Indian cinema and all that it routinely ignores.
Economics
Imagine this: one of your favourite music bands is on a world tour, and they are fortunately coming to India as well. You want to attend it, but you know that you need to start saving up for that new laptop you desperately need.
Life, expression and the ideas between classes
Culture
Music is something most of us cherish, holding a special place in our lives. It speaks volumes about our personality, and offers insights into our very souls.
Campus Life
Do you agree with me that here, in CIRS, news about people and events spreads like wildfire? Whether in late-night talks or Crossroads walks, we cannot keep gossip to ourselves.
Reflection
Power, competition and the pursuit of excellence
World
Every week, we stare at the "News of the Week" presentation on the screen, clapping loudly at the second anything mildly related to India, any sports team, or Donald Trump that flashes by.
Sport
The summer of 2023 changed football forever. It wasn’t just the usual go-to of European transfers; it was something weird. Why?
Sport
23 articles across 8 issues
The Editorial
Poetry
Economics
Opinion
Culture
Economics
Opinion
Culture
Culture
Opinion
Campus Life
Opinion
World
Sport
Culture
The Editorial
Reflection
Economics
Economics
Sport
The Editorial
Culture
Culture
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Earlier voices from The Crossroads
July 2024 Issue 17
The human brain evolved to navigate and maintain social structures of life. Primordially, we needed each other to survive.
April 2026 Issue 30
Music is something most of us cherish, holding a special place in our lives. It speaks volumes about our personality, and offers insights into our very souls.
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