Bans, disruptions and the dearth of democracy
A republic like ours depends on our representatives. Their job was to make a case for their constituents. Their dharma was to tread according to their moral and practical compasses. But ...
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PM Modi in Gaya – Highlights of his address
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched an all-out assault on the ruling coalition led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Lalu Prasad at the Parivartan rally today in Gaya, in Bihar. Assembly ...
The role of Indian Media and show-cause notices to ABP, NDTV and Aaj Tak
What is the principal function of Media in a society? Well if I answer in strict ideological terms then the role of the media in a society can be described under ...
Bollywood clichés with Sonia Gandhi
Sonia Gandhi said the suspension of 25 Congress lawmakers from the Lok Sabha is a "murder of democracy." The Congress President was leading her party's lawmakers from both Houses in a ...
Tamil Nadu and the politics of Prohibition
The biggest news to come out of Tamil Nadu over the last few days has been a vociferous call for alcohol prohibition by opposition parties. While prohibition has been a hot ...
The ban on internet porn: Puerile and pointless
On a rather dull weekend for news, where one of the top twitter trends was inexplicably Kanti Shah's cult movie Gunda, one particular piece of breaking news drove social media crazy; ...
Porn Ban, Morality, and the Idea of India
In today’s papers in Raipur there’s a harrowing tale. A gang run by a couple kidnaps young girls, has them raped, and convinces them that they have nowhere to go now. ...
Post Kalam, let’s not miss the point
Among the most revered of Indians was A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, who left us on the 27th of July. Eminent personalities and common men alike expressed their solidarity and paid their condolences. ...
Open letter to Hindu Fascist Government
To the Hindu Fascist Government of India, A couple of days ago, you hanged one of India's most loyal sons. I, and I am sure, many responsible, liberal citizens of this secular, democratic nation ...
Not calling them traitors but this cry-fest for Yakub Memon was unwarranted, unjustified and unprincipled
On On 26th of May 2014, the ever so controversial Narendra Damodardas Modi started his tenure after his swearing-in as the 15th Prime Minister of India. The occasion was grand. The ...
APJ Abdul Kalam – The warrior with a modest character and a charming smile
Abdul Kalam : The Great Character and Human Being On July 27, 2015 a noble soul bid adieu to this world and we saw an overwhelming exhibition of grief. Every politician, ...
Of Hope, Trust and Faith
Benjamin Parker in his legendary Spiderman movies says, "With great power comes great responsibility". I think our public figures must watch Spiderman more often. Probably that is what is needed to make ...
