A guest post by Hari Prasad on the propaganda prevailing in India, the nature of it and the implications it has for the country and its ability to understand its […]
Wake up. It’s Propaganda – the A to Z of it Read More »
This post is the second in a series that discusses democracy and the idea of a shared country from the ground up. The previous post asked why, when the basis
Why does liberal thought not proliferate among the masses? Read More »
I am neither defending nor opposing jallikattu. Nor do I intend this to be an adverserial discussion. Bear with me, it is slightly long. The downside of describing behavior of
Behavior of bulls in jallikattu videos – my response to PETA India Read More »
There is an article in a blog dedicated to Dalit rights activism titled “How should a Brahmin-Savarna respond to a Dalit voice?” I took exception to it on Twitter and
Inciting contempt for identities as human rights activism Read More »
As I write this post, Indian Digital rights activists are watching in horror as “ethical hacker” Ankit Fadia has been declared the brand ambassador of Digital India. As Twitter goes nuts
A stupidified India in the hall of mirrors Read More »
Historical documents establish that Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose opposed the Hindu Mahasabha as well as the Muslim League as communal and acted to prevent their growth and membership in the Congress. This is contradictory to the attempts of contemporary right wingers to appropriate his legacy.
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose opposed the Hindu Mahasabha and Syama Prasad Mukherjee Read More »
The last few days have seen alarming reports about culling of street animals in Kerala. “Apolitical” groups have launched a #BoycottKerala campaign. However, not everything seems to be as it
#BoycottKerala – new rabbit, same hat Read More »
Prashant Bhushan wrote a devastating open letter to Arvind Kejriwal. For some reason, the media, while publishing “full text” managed to miss some. Parts in blue are missing in several news outlets
Prashant Bhushan’s open letter to Arvind Kejriwal and media Read More »
It was a republic day of rulers, by rulers and for rulers, as India made a big fuss out of the President of a country that has historically undermined our interest.
It was a republic day when the common man was orphaned Read More »
