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It's hard to think of another time when there has been such a gulf between intellectuals and activists; between theorists of revolution and its practitioners. Writers who for years have been publishing essays that sound like position papers for vast social movements that do not in fact exist seem seized with confusion or worse, dismissive contempt, now that real ones are everywhere emerging. It's particularly scandalous in the case of what's still, for no particularly good reason, referred to as the 'anti-globalization' movement, one that has in a mere two or three years managed to transform completely the sense of historical possibilities for millions across the planet. This may be the result of sheer ignorance, or of relying on what might be gleaned from such overtly hostile sources as the New York Times; then again, most of what's written even in progressive outlets seems largely to miss the point-or at least, rarely focuses on what participants in the movement really think is most important about it. As an anthropologist and active participant-particularly in the more radical, direct-action end of the movement-I may be able to clear up some common points of misunderstanding; but the news may not be gratefully received. Much of the hesitation, I suspect, lies in the reluctance of those who have long fancied themselves radicals of some sort to come to terms with the fact that they are really liberals: interested in expanding individual freedoms and pursuing social justice, but not in ways that would seriously challenge the existence of reigning institutions like capital or state. And even many of those who would like to see revolutionary change might not feel entirely happy about having to accept that most of the creative energy for radical politics is now coming from anarchism-a tradition that they have hitherto mostly dismissed-and that taking this movement seriously will necessarily also mean a respectful engagement with it. I am writing

We feel instinctively that societies with huge income gaps are somehow going wrong. Richard Wilkinson charts the hard data on economic inequality, and shows what gets worse when rich and poor are too far apart: real effects on health, lifespan, even such basic values as trust.

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Have you ever wondered how an internationally-acclaimed, busy architect spends his leisure time? Find out… in his own words… Ar. Christopher Benninger #inCandidConversationwith IndiaArtnDesign.com Watch him and read what he has to say

Boundless cultural overtures and variously open mindsets are resulting in a new-age generation that is sensitive to humanity but eager to unshackle itself from societal pressures. Educating this generation needs to pave new paths. Principal of Sasaki Design studio, Ar. Romil Sheth enlightens…

The languages we speak affect our perceptions of the world.

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Hotel Parister by Beckmann N'Thépé Architects is a converted office building that is purely Parisian. Elevational elements are traditional, while the interiors are modern and spunky. Conscious efforts to incorporate green elements make this 5-star hotel unlike most! Read on to know more...

Ar. Shigeru Ban designs instant relief from disasters, inspired from Nepalese architecture. Check out the veteran's work for the recent Nepal earthquake victims and leave us your feedback…

It's true that a part of us dies every time we see Dr. Dre doing Dr. Pepper commercials, but in reality we've pretty much accepted that "selling out" is a part of life. Everybody needs to get paid, right?But sometimes corporate sellouts involve more than cringe-worthy ads and intrusive product placement. This is when selling out starts to get just a bit horrifying.

He is a prolific award-gatherer. And this leading architect has a secret desire… know more.. Ar. Sanjay Puri #inCandidConversationwith indiaartndesign.com