Does the argumentative Indian really exist?
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 …
Intellect
Alarming thinking disabilities among BJP supporters
Political party supporters are usually biased in favor of parties they support, but BJP takes it to a whole new level with a complete disconnect with reason, dignity or even …
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What is paid news in India and why is it such a problem?
Indian citizens have the freedom of speech. But freedom of speech in itself means little without freedom of information. If you are free to decide for yourself and speak up, …
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Tehelka Rape Case: Disclosure of my stand and some questions asked
The sheer number of posts on this blog about the alleged rape of a Tehelka journalist by Tarun Tejpal have raised eyebrows. For me, the posts have actually been several …
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The corrosive drip of bravery on woman power
Understand what we are doing when we call the Mumbai rape victim brave. It is not bravery to do something you know you can do. You are brave when you …
Marrying political parties is divorcing intellect
It makes sense to be vigorous in your support for a political party if they pay you for it, or if elections are near, and you would like one to …
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Transcript: Globalizing Inequality by P. Sainath Part 2
Transcript of Globalizing Inequality – a lecture by P. Sainath, sponsored by the Center for Social and Environmental Justice of Washington State University, Vancouver. Video by pdxjustice Media Productions. Part …
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Transcript: Sainath on Mass Media v. Mass Reality: Part 5 of 5
A lecture at University of Texas, Austin by P. Sainath, sponsored by the University of Texas School of Journalism, the South Asia Institute, AID-Austin and the Society of Professional Journalists …
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Bigots with Power
The mountain of shame with our treatment of women keeps mounting. There is unending evidence that provocative clothes have little to do with rape and molestation, yet our policemen and …