A Derailed Andolan
It was with much admiration that I had raised my voice in support of Anna when he first articulated my frustration with the government. It seemed like a David versus […]
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Lokpal
Why I don’t support the IAC – but wish them well
I began with full hearted support for the Jan Lokpal movement. Somewhere down the line, as the politics deteriorated from a people’s movement to a movement led by individuals, I
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Decluttering the Lokpal
The Lokpal debate is the rage all over again, and the clutter being thrown into the thinking is escalating. It suits many, because the less people are able to think,
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Media complicity in attacks on Activists
When Prashant Bhushan and Arundhati Roy were attacked by affiliates of BJP, there was news media in place and ready seemingly with prior information.
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The government is not responsible for Anna’s fast
I support the cause of the Jan Lokpal movement, but am concerned by Arvind Kejriwal’s latest statement. “ This government will be responsible if anything happens to Anna: Kejriwal #lokpal
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Satyagraha – Speaking up against the tide
Difficult moment in the Jan Lokpal struggle. Arvind Kejriwal says that the government is responsible if something happens to Anna.
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Arun Das dies at Janapanka village while fasting for Jan Lokpal
Initial reports of death of Arun Das while fasting at Kargil Chowk, Patna in support of Anna Hazare’s demand for Jan Lokpal bill.
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Corruption
Corruption is big news these days. We all see it as that shining pinnacle of everything that is wrong with India because of the government. Sure, the government has done
Blind men and their Elephants
Ramkrishna Paramahamsa once shared this parable: A number of blind men came to an elephant. Somebody told them that it was an elephant. The blind men asked, ‘What is the
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