How the RSS Network’s Incessant Generation of Lies Has Actively Damaged Our Brains
Nothing positive comes out of a deliberate induction of untruths in society. All it achieves is a population of sick hearts and weak minds.
Meerut Killings: 34-Year Battle for Justice – Two Articles
May 23, 2021, is the 34th anniversary of the killing of 72 Muslims in Meerut’s Maliana village, allegedly by the PAC. The trial has been going on for over 3 decades, there has been no justice yet. Also, an article on the Hashimpura massacre a day earlier.
Twitter Gives Millions to “Welfare Wing” of India’s RSS Paramilitary
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, on 10 May 2021, announced a $2.5 million donation to Sewa International, well known as the welfare front of the RSS.
Malerkotla, Punjab’s Newest District, Has No Room for Religious Bigotry
The Muslim-majority town which has just been declared a district has rejected Yogi Adityanath’s comment that its elevation was an example of religious politics.
For Those Delegitimising Tippoo Saëb, an Important Lesson from His Emissaries’ Trip to 1788 France
Tipu was once seen as one of the few Indian statesmen who could potentially restore a healthy balance of power in Indian and European politics.
Hindutva Is Not the Same as Hinduism: Romila Thapar
In this long conversation, Romila Thapar discusses a wide range of issues − voices of dissent in Indian history, Hinduism and religious dissidence, Hinduism in history, the difference between secularism and religious tolerance, the issue of Aryan migration, and so on.
Analysing Mamata Banerjee’s Decisive Victory in Bengal – Four Articles
‘No to BJP, But Yes to What?’: Why Bengal’s Decisive Mandate Reflects Courage; Battle for West Bengal: Mamata Lost but TMC Won, Modi-Shah Duo Humiliated, Left-Congress Washed Out; Key Economic Lessons Learnt from the West Bengal, Kerala Electoral Results
Do Not Let Hindutva Rulers Destroy Heritage of Communal Unity of Jallianwala Bagh Martyrs
Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs fought and died together for India’s independence.
The India I Loved
The India I grew up in, I loved was the one that was syncretic, tolerant, coloured with diversity of not just cultures but religions. It was the India that Ruskin Bond continues to highlight in his stories—full of humanitarian values and tolerance with a dollop of goodwill and humour.
Persecution of Muslims Is No Longer About Divisive Politics, the Real Motive Is to Dehumanise
Our leaders appear to have succeeded in polarising society to such an extent that their electoral victories are almost guaranteed. Then, why are they going with ever-increasing gusto for crimes that target Muslims?