The Unseen Indians: Fading tribal population of Wayanad
They were once well off with farming in acres of land and a simplistically comfortable lifestyle close to nature. Now they are invisible. They end as a name or number…
Society & Culture
Culture of begging in Bharat
Bharat is recognized for its diversity in every arena of life. Whether we talk about spiritual paths, attire, language, literature or any other, we infer the multifaceted culture existing in…
Bakr-Eid: the annual festival when rules are broken & animals openly slaughtered, while elites look away
As Muslims across the country gear up to celebrate Bakr-Eid, so do civic authorities & rest of the citizens hunker down to deal with the disturbing issue of ritual animal…
While Bharat mourns, this is how Pakistanis & Liberals reacted to Sushma Swaraj’s tragic demise
Shrimati Sushma Swaraj, former External Affairs Minister (EAM) and one of the senior-most Bharatiya politicians, passed away suddenly last night of a heart stroke. She was 67. A powerful orator,…
Fighting Climate Change
Bharat is a land where natural forces are worshipped as divine power and Mother Nature is been revered as the nurturer of humankind on the planet. From tree, water to…
The truth behind India’s ‘Lynching’ issue
“Lynching” is the buzzword associated with India among the chatterati ever since May 2014. If our left-liberal elites are taken at face value, the entire country is in the grip…
“Why has the hatred between Hindus and Muslims has increased in the past 5 years?” My answer to a loaded question on Quora
This was a question on Quora and the questioner obviously took it for granted that hatred has increased. He only wanted to know why. However, it cannot be substantiated that…
Puppet show draws crowds to raise funds for Support a Child – A VHP-America initiative
In a technology driven world, it’s a rare treat to see a form of storytelling that goes back 5000 years ago and still retains its charm and appeal. ‘Malvikaagnimitram’ a musical…
Hindu Women Devotees pelted with stones while passing near mosque in Muzaffarpur, Bihar
In yet another instance of Kanwariyas being attacked by fanatics of the ‘minority’ community, women & girl devotees of Bhagwan Shiv taking part in the annual kanwar pilgrimage were pelted…
Stereotyping Hindu Dharma in American Education
This essay is based on an inquiry in which I wondered why: Hindu kids and even adults in America are apologetic about their religion, generally preferring to distance themselves from…