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Prantik Ali

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My name is Prantik Ali. I am pursuing my Master’s degree in English, at Jamia Millia Islamia University. As a literature student, I try to adhere to a piece of advice passed on to me by a senior in my undergraduate years - to ‘read promiscuously.’ I am interested in the realms of mis/disinformation, as well as the interplay of popular culture and the political life, both of which demonstrate profound implications, shaping public discourse, engagement, and perceptions of power. My writings are heavily influenced by my own understanding of power, as it embraces diverse forms and conduits in contemporary society. I devote my free time to movies, and discovering new music.

India’s Got Bad Humour: Notes on the BeerBiceps Backlash

India’s Got Bad Humour: Notes on the BeerBiceps Backlash

Last month, Ranveer Allahabadia made headlines by dropping a controversial joke as a guest judge on a comedy show. The video, after getting viral on s...

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The Construction of False Oppositions: Rafah, Reasi, and the “All Eyes on” Phenomenon

The Construction of False Oppositions: Rafah, Reasi, and the “All Eyes on” Phenomenon

In late May 2024, an Israeli attack on the base camp in Rafah, killed scores of innocent Palestinians. This sparked off a massive outrage on social m...

8 min read

The Curious Case of the IIT Baba: Abhay Singh in the Indian Public Imagination

The Curious Case of the IIT Baba: Abhay Singh in the Indian Public Imagination

Abhay Singh, an alumnus of IIT Bombay and former aerospace engineer, has garnered significant attention at the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj, earn...

6 min read