Civilisation
Why Udupi?
Does anyone know why Udupi and Mangalore are such hotbeds of Hindutva? Or ...
Civilisation
The constant struggle to gain a place at the political table of power. And other curious observations.
There are no right/wrong sides of the hijab conflict from a purely political/historical ...
Commentary
Denial and self-deception in Indian society.
Why are so many educated, well-heeled, well-spoken Indians in denial about how much ...
Advice
Income tax and reservations.
Taxation and affirmative action are issues that are seen from a purely economic ...
Emotion(s)
Guilt.
Survivor guilt can last a lifetime and be physically and spiritually debilitating.
Commentary
Why Modi is (or rather, always wanted to be) a Congressman.
While Modi could have been an excellent authentic Modi, he has ended up ...
Art
Why I write (about what I write).
I could, very flippantly, but equally honestly, answer it with a 'Why not?' ...
Advice
How my best is better than your worst.
We compare the worst real-life examples in other people’s beliefs with the best ...
History
Vijay Diwas 1971-2021
Today is 16 December. Today is the day the proud nationalists on the ...
Commentary
Thank you Modiji for Harnaaz.
Thanks to the inspired and divine leadership of Modiji, Harnaaz Sandhu is the ...
Commentary
Of humanity. And hope.
From having everything at a stone’s throw, to an arm’s length, to a ...
Culture
China’s century? Not so fast.
China is regressing. Their anointment of Xi as Mao’s (and Deng’s) equal in ...
Culture
Halloween 2021
So, it’s Halloween. Kids go from house-to-house and get sweets and treats, and ...
Commentary
Izzat, the double-edged sword.
Recently, The Indian PM had a horrible overseas visit to the UNGA in ...
Future
Akhandia and its confused proponents.
Interesting observation: the population of the shrillest evangelists and proponents of Akhanda Bharat ...
Economy
The New Robert Clives.
“By God, Mr.Chairman, at this moment I stand astonished at my own moderation.” ...
History
Hindustani Mussalman.
Naseeruddin Shah and Mohammed Abdi’s statements about them being Indians first and Muslims ...
History
A return of the EIC?
I remember how angry I would get while reading history at school when ...
Atheism
Caste privilege and children.
This is a serious question: How do I teach my child, who has ...
