Secularism as principle and practice
According to Shashi Tharoor, ‘secularism as principle and practice in India is in danger’ (published in The Times of India dated November 2, 2020) I must add thanks to his…
Constitution
The perils of ignoring Sampradaya
When atrocities against followers of Hindu dharma such as attacking, vandalising and destroying our temples begin to resurface, this time in contemporary mutations, it is time to pause and reflect…
Citizenship Amendment Act: What’s the Fuss About
The passage of CAB by both the houses and its assent by the President has seen sporadic skirmishes, violent protests and destruction of public property not only in a few…
Has the Constitution failed in fostering nationalism?
Happy Constitution Day to all the citizens of the country! Sounds incredible and yes, we, as, citizens, are proud of our constitution that governs our nation. Tributes to Ambedkar who…
A Case Against the Essential Religious Practices Test
The Judiciary in Bharat has yet again engaged in their self-assumed duty of curtailing religious practices. The ancient and uninterrupted practice of Pashubali or sacrifice of animals in the temples…
Red Letter Day in the Annals of Bharat’s History – One Nation, One Flag & One Constitution
Yesterday was a red letter day in Bharat’s history. A long-standing anomaly in the Bharatiya constitution has finally been rectified. The integration of Jammu & Kashmir with the rest of…
Nehru’s Article 370 – a blot on Bharat’s Sovereignty & Integrity – consigned to dustbin of history
One of the ugly distortions within the modern-day nation state of Bharat has finally been set right today. Article 370 – the Constitutional provision which accorded special status to the…
Seven Walls of Congress Ecosystem : Prologue
Every nation has a support structure that protects its identity and help its people progress. That structure consists of various forms of national systems, policies and support groups. A high-level…
Why the Charter of Hindu Demands Matters? A Must-Watch Interview
Last week, a group of Hindu activists, intellectuals and professionals from all parts of the country gathered to deliberate upon and draft a charter of Hindu demands which was released…
Activists & Intellectuals Present 8 Demands to End Legal and Institutionalized Discrimination against Hindus in Bharat
In a ground-breaking initiative that signals a significant evolution in socio-political consciousness of Hindu society as a whole, a group of around one hundred Hindus, including spiritual leaders, academics, authors, doctors,…