Rabbil SikdarStarmer’s pragmatism is not good politicsIt’s been a sweltering few weeks of chaos in UK politics, much as that has come to be the norm lately. Boris Johnson stepping down, a Tory…Jul 27, 2022Jul 27, 2022
Rabbil SikdarThe Tories will always despise the poorRadical pledges are usually the preserve of the outsider desperately trying to get in. In politics, it’s the one without the power who must…May 17, 2022May 17, 2022
Rabbil SikdarWhy Manchester City never appeal to the heartFootball is an intensely tribal trigger of an array of feelings, leaving objectivity only for those without a stake. It’s very difficult to…May 11, 20221May 11, 20221
Rabbil SikdarWhy history matters in footballWhen the end was near, they found their voices, a large wall of rolling noise getting louder and louder. Real Madrid were down and on their…May 4, 2022May 4, 2022
Rabbil SikdarLiverpool’s defensive shape deserves far more creditThere was a moment during the first-half, one of many moments, when Martinelli gathered the ball and ran at Trent Alexander-Arnold. He had…Mar 17, 2022Mar 17, 2022
Rabbil SikdarSolidarity begins with a placeThe existence of something that has a label requires something else to also exist. Identity markers define these differences to create…Nov 29, 2021Nov 29, 2021
Rabbil SikdarKdrama Review — My MisterThere are only a handful of shows on here that I’ve rated as 9, and only one that I’ve rated above that. My Mister easily stands as one of…Oct 27, 2021Oct 27, 2021
Rabbil SikdarLiverpool’s historic triumph at Old Trafford was about effective pressingA historic, glorious win for Liverpool. Humiliation and infamy for Manchester United. This was a day of brutal lights illuminating the…Oct 24, 2021Oct 24, 2021
Rabbil SikdarKdrama Review: It’s Okay to Not Be OkayOut of all the k-dramas, this is perhaps the one I see online with the most memes and fan videos. It’s hyped up a lot, and after watching…Oct 12, 2021Oct 12, 2021