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“Too often we... enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought.” - John Kennedy

 

“Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do.” - Bertrand Russell

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It seems that John Kennedy, the man responsible for the Vietnam War, and Bertrand Russell, one of the leading pacifists of the world, did converge on some matters.  That is the beauty of truisms; their self-evident nature is far too compelling to be denied, except by perhaps the most extreme contrarians. However, the merit of truisms is that they serve as a solid bedrock upon which we may further pursue our investigation of matters that are of concern to us.

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Since 2007, Caucus: The Discussion Forum has not only explored topics of relevance; we have strived to provide our members with avenues to grow and explore, and to have a platform to pursue intellectual excellence and self-expression. We are the preeminent think tank of Hindu College, encouraging members to indulge in research, as well as assisting them with regard to publication. Our latest initiative, “Caucus Research Reports”, is yet another initiative to further act as a platform for encouraging students to pursue research, in a country where there is an evident paucity of good-quality research. In the present times, when mundane tasks are being increasingly automated, it is of utmost importance to be able to think originally. 

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Furthermore, in this post-truth world, we aim to be a purveyor of balanced news, transcending the tendency of polarised partisanship. Truth fuels the engine of social progress, and we hope to be its perennial reservoir, resisting the innate human tendency to sacrifice truth to the altar of expedience. We hope that “Caucus Research Reports”, like its fellow initiatives, continues the legacy of Caucus: providing its members with an edge over their companions while navigating the competitive environment of Delhi University.