We’ve been seeing this phenomenon all through since the 2014 Lok Sabha election that swept the BJP to power in India. Assorted supporters of Modi and BJP backing off warily […]
The end of infatuation with Modi and regrets – aka – rats fleeing sinking ship Read More »
Senior journalist and rationalist Gauri Lankesh was shot dead at home today. Her killers knocked on her door and when she opened it, they gunned her down. Yet another vocal
It is rare that one needs to speak up as an atheist and disown the speech or behavior of other atheists as communal hatred. Atheists are usually the smallest minority
Atheism, rationalism, free speech and communalism #NotInMyName Read More »
Hindu festivals and dilemma among the Ambedkarites. It’s a festival season. Time for celebrations, get-togethers, delicacies and wait, *rituals*. Here begins the confusion among some groups. What do they mean
Hindu festivals and dilemma among the Ambedkarites. Read More »
The Indian socio-political space is polarized as never before. The religious and economic right wings came together in an unprecedented show of solidarity and gave India its first Prime Minister who
Does the argumentative Indian really exist? Read More »
Narendra Dabholkar has become an icon of rationalist thought in India, but his works being mostly in Marathi are understood by few non-Maharashtrians for either endorsement or criticism. I
Narendra Dabholkar’s speech on tradition and superstition – English translation Part 2 Read More »
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar converted to Buddhism on 15 October 1956 at Deeksha Bhoomi, in Nagpur. Around 8 lakh followers converted in his steps. At this time he took 22 vows.
The 22 vows of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Read More »
The Lok Sabha Election is lost. The Delhi Government is abandoned. There are many mistakes and it is water under the bridge now. What is important is that lessons are
Suggestions for Aam Aadmi Party moving forward Read More »
As I write this post, no results are declared yet, but it is looking like BJP will have a clear majority without allies being needed. Needless to say, this is
The writing on the wall – Lok Sabha Elections 2014 result Read More »
