Hiroshima to 'Hard Rain': A warning we still ignore
To mark Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings without acknowledging the present nuclear crisis is to engage in hollow ritual.
Updated At : 05:49 AM Aug 06, 2025 IST
Must: A mass peace movement can exert the pressure needed to stop N-brinkmanship. Sandeep Joshi
AS we mark the eightieth anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the world continues to confront the ongoing legacy of cataclysmic magnitude. Far from being confined to history, the threat of nuclear obliteration continues to haunt global imagination. From the hair-trigger standoff of the Cuban missile crisis to the destabilising Russia-Ukraine war and more recently, the simmering hostilities between India and Pakistan, along with the risks posed by nuclear weapons, the threat remains acute and unresolved. By shifting our focus from mere remembrance to meaningful action, we can work towards creating a more just and equitable world.
