T.M. Krishna: On Rediscovering Asoka Through His Edicts
A musical rendition of Asokan edicts rekindles interest in the ethical values ingrained in them and the Mauryan emperor’s vision of a humane society. Also: an interview with T.M. Krishna.
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It’s Time to Take a Clear-Sighted Stand on Secularism
Delivering the first Dr Narendra Dabholkar Memorial Lecture on 20 August 2019, veteran journalist N. Ram explains why it is important for India to rise above its present challenges of religious intolerance, inequality and lack of freedom of expression.
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Free Faisal Khan: Take Back the Malicious and Ill Motivated FIR!
We believe that the charges filed against these youth leaders has been a direct result of their peaceful work and messages of love, tolerance and unity.
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In the Middle of End Game of Fascism
Recognising early the symptoms of fascism is a compulsion of our time.
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Déjà Vu in France
While a change in approach is necessary among some Muslims, honest reflections upon its own misdeeds past and present are what we expect of the French state and society in 2020.
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Inventing a Past: Committee Formed to Study the Origin and Evolution of Indian Culture
A committee formed by the Central government to study India’s ancient past draws criticism from scholars and politicians who raise doubts about the agenda it seems set to pursue.
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Former Civil Servants Condemn Fake News of ‘Muslim Regiment’
A group of former civil servants have written an open letter condemning the defaming of soldiers of the Muslim faith who are part of the armed forces of India.
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For Gandhi, Freedom of the Individual Was the First and Last Goal
Gandhi believed that real swaraj would come “not by the acquisition of authority by a few, but by the acquisition of the capacity by all to resist authority when abused”.
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Armed Forces Veterans Write to President on ‘Muslim Regiment’ Fake News
‘Muslims fighting as part of multi-class regiments proved their absolute commitment to the cause of our nation.’
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SC’s Shaheen Bagh Order: Fundamental Rights for Commuters, No Country for Protesters
The SC judgment on designated protest spaces is not only un-implementable, but also profoundly elitist and anti-women.
