The Indian Debating Union

The IDU seeks to revive India's ancient traditions of civilised, rules-based debate through talks, discussions & live audience debates around the world.

[Citti Media @CittiMedia]

Our 5-minute idiot's guide to the #FarmLaws explains who is behind the #FarmersProtests & what their motives really are. Rare historical insights included. Thread - 1/5:

#FarmersProtestHijacked #FarmersProstest #hindusikhunity

https://t.co/XZhZD3A7jo

[The English-Speaking Union @theESU]

What is civility? Why does it matter? And what is its place in an ever-changing world? On Thursday, 28 January at 7.30pm, philosophy Professor Cheshire Calhoun, will consider these questions in what promises to be a fascinating evening.

https://t.co/RCYWmgK06Q

[The English-Speaking Union @theESU]

Sea monsters, Civility and 45 bridges, hop over to our events page for details of our upcoming Zoom events... https://t.co/9KUcGKMhuB...

[Citti Media @CittiMedia]

From Khilji’s brutal price controls & British APMCs, to the vested interests still suffocating Indian farmers today, DU scholar @Abhina_Prakash lucidly explains what we still don't know about Indian farming: https://t.co/UAmRROBlR1 via @CittiMedia

[MIDP @MIDPToday]

We promise you stellar judges, interesting motions, amazing cash prizes, and a competitive environment (as per usual) for you to sharpen your debate skills.
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Register today at https://t.co/54NCENFNUm
For more info: https://t.co/lj6T8iPJgs

[Kamal Madishetty @KamalMadishetty]

It was super fun talking to @TheAhmedShariff ji at @festivalbharat. In this part of our conversation, we discuss woke-ism!

#woke #politicalcorrectness #freedomofspeech
https://t.co/K1IV3iL45o

[Kamal Madishetty @KamalMadishetty]

Among the things we discussed in my conversation with @Abhina_Prakash ji, at the @festivalbharat, is the problem of judicial overreach. The Supreme Court's decision to stay the farm reform laws is not only unwarranted, but also undermines our democracy.
https://t.co/peJldlHC1O

[The Festival of Bharat @festivalbharat]

Abhijit Iyer-Mitra ji on what to expect from Joe Biden's foreign policy: https://t.co/Ix61dYrUlC

#unitedstates #india #biden #foreignpolicy #geopolitics #abhijitiyermitra @Iyervval @CittiMedia

[The Festival of Bharat @festivalbharat]

Woke political correctness is low IQ stupidity | Ahmed Shariff ji at his incisive best: https://t.co/g1EyjR15Zd

#woke #wokism #freedomofspeech #thoughpolice #politicalcorrectness #ahmedshariff @TheAhmedShariff @CittiMedia

[The Festival of Bharat @festivalbharat]

Is the Supreme Court's call on the farm laws good for Indian democracy? | Abhinav Prakash ji: https://t.co/oHKvK3EI8z

#india #farmlaws #supremecourt #judicialoverreach #democracy #abhinavprakash @Abhina_Prakash @CittiMedia

[Kamal Madishetty @KamalMadishetty]

In this first part of my conversation with Abhijit ji (@Iyervval) at the @festivalbharat, we discuss the recent anarchy at the US Capitol and more.

https://t.co/ebqQcVkq18

[Intelligence Squared @intelligence2]

Watch back last week's event below or listen to the audio version at: https://t.co/YGmuYjfKyu

[Intelligence Squared @intelligence2]

Do you think the curriculum needs to be decolonised? #iq2

[The Festival of Bharat @festivalbharat]

British Indian leader Pt. Satish K. Sharma ji prays for Britain as COVID cases soar: https://t.co/DnL7TEIvOM

#uk #britain #covid19 #mantra #shantimantra #ptsatishksharma @thebritishhindu @CittiMedia

[The Festival of Bharat @festivalbharat]

Abhijit Iyer-Mitra ji on the anarchy on Capitol Hill: https://t.co/i7qJUVCJBw

#unitedstates #trump #biden #capitol #capitolhill #abhijitiyermitra @Iyervval @CittiMedia

[Intelligence Squared @intelligence2]

Could 2021 be a great year for Britain?

Don't miss @GoodwinMJ and @davies_will tomorrow night discuss Brexit, Biden and the direction of Britain in 2021.

👉 https://t.co/QGfonEYt8z @VersoBooks

[Intelligence Squared @intelligence2]

"In some respects I got Donald Trump wrong." @GoodwinMJ reflects on seeing the mob attack on Capitol Hill.

Listen to the full conversation alongside @davies_will and @jennykleeman here: https://t.co/FT4hlepAXL

[The Festival of Bharat @festivalbharat]

India is the first country to protect rights of intersex children | Gopi Shankar Madurai ji: https://t.co/dQY0KbxXit

#india #lgbtq #wokeactivism #gender #gopishankarmadurai @gopishankarmdu @CittiMedia

[Citti Media @CittiMedia]

How the Mughals & Britain devastated India’s education infrastructure https://t.co/b3RO2H7Jeo via @CittiMedia

[Kamal Madishetty @KamalMadishetty]

An excerpt from my conversation with @ARanganathan72 ji at the @festivalbharat, where he shares his thoughts on free speech, social media giants and censorship.
https://t.co/qL34z6D1eB