Workshop on Mahabharat: Some perspectives
Wendy Doniger, the American Indologist, called the Bhagwad Gita a dishonest text. Many of us wondered why would Narayana himself order a man wishing for peace to pick up arms?…
Can misuse of 498A be prevented?
On the 27th of July 2017, the Supreme Court of India issued a series of guidelines to curb the misuse of the draconian IPC 498A. This law, easily the most…
Does UPSC favours Muslims in IAS interview?
One of the newspapers highlighted about the big success of Muslims in IAS exam this year. Some 50 Muslims cleared the prestigious exam this year. This is what the article…
Divorce rate higher for Muslims than Hindus – Census 2011
Today noted Bollywood lyricist Javed Akhtar in a tweet claimed that as per Census 2011, the divorce rate amongst Hindus was 0.76% and that of Muslims was only 0.53%. A…
Battle of Kharda (1795) – Marathas v/s Nizam
The battle of Kharda took place in March 1795, ending up in a resounding win for the Marathas. It is notable mainly for two reasons: 1) It happened 34 years…
Śāstra Jñāna
Thousands of autumns have come to pass since the time the praṇava was first uttered, and in those many years, many volumes have been written exploring even the most subtle…
Why do you see Muslims everywhere? It’s TFR, stupid
The lower rung BJP leaders every now and then are known to raise the bogey of TFR (total fertility rate) and exhort Hindus to increase their fertility. No sooner are…
RTE for dummies
People worried- aloo, tamatar price increased by double in 10 years, but why school fees increased by 3-4 times? Well, you don’t pay RTE (Right to Education) tax on tomatoes.…
Ten Secular Commandments
We bestow upon you the ten secular commandments of secularism. Follow these or eternal damnation in hell fire awaits you. 1. Secularism is the Law, thy God: This ascribes the…
Is Fadnavis PM material?
Devendra Fadnavis, the current CM of Maharashtra, is quickly emerging as the face of new raytawing liberal politics in India. With his liberal vision, India will indeed achieve great heights.…