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India is buzzing with wedding celebrations, as Instagram and WhatsApp are flooded with glimpses of ceremonies, glittering attire, and, prominently, diamond engagement rings. Once considered an exclusively Western custom, the exchange of diamond rings has seamlessly entered Indian traditions, reshaping how love and commitment are symbolized. The shimmering stone has transcended cultural boundaries, transforming from a luxury item to a perceived necessity for expressing everlasting love. Then there is the Kohinoor, perhaps the most infamous diamond in the world. A relic of colonial conquest, it symbolizes the power struggles of empires and the enduring legacies of colonial exploitation. Yet, despite its controversial history, the Kohinoor remains a coveted icon, with multiple nations claiming ownership of its legacy. The Kohinoor's journey—from Indian mines to British crowns—is a vivid reminder of how diamonds have always been entwined with politics, power, and myth. These two storie...

Love is often romanticized as eternal and universal, but what happens to it in a world without hierarchy or inequality? Would love flourish, or would it lose its intensity and meaning? Love as a Product of Hierarchy In hierarchical societies, love thrives on tension and contrast. The stories we cherish—star-crossed lovers, forbidden romances—derive their beauty from obstacles. Love, in these cases, becomes an act of defiance, a rebellion against societal norms. But if love is born of difference, does it require inequality to exist? And does the inequality itself taint love’s purity? While the tension of forbidden love makes it desirable, it’s often rooted in oppressive systems. True love, then, might not be tied to hierarchy but to the courage to overcome it. Perhaps love’s essence lies not in the hierarchy itself but in the way it inspires connection despite the odds. Egalitarian Society: The Death of Love? Would a society of perfect equality rob love of its drama? Without barr...