An Abiding Need: Ten Reasons Why Gandhi Still Matters
Thoughts on the Mahatma’s 75th death anniversary.
Where Is Gandhi in the India of Today?
Everything the Mahatma warned us about in his last years is coming true, from the strain on the rural economy to our societal divisions.
Editorial: Nafrat Chodo, Bharat Jodo
Reflections on the Bharat Jodo Yatra, as it nears completion.
Vivekananda on Religion
Vivekananda was not a traditional Hindu monk but a modern ascetic with a scientific and materialist outlook. Unlike other saints, he did not offer prayers to the Almighty for his own salvation but sought salvation of the poor and the marginalised.
Walking with Rahul: For a Politics of Grace, Compassion, Togetherness; Also: Conversations with Participants
It is imperative that we participate in any movement that calls for social embrace and conscientious action. Rahul must be applauded for walking the talk. If we do not join the Bharat Jodo Yatra, we are failing the nation and, above that, betraying our conscience. Also: Conversations with Participants.
Vision of Gandhi and Ambedkar Needs to be Salvaged to Save the Indian Republic
Mahatma Gandhi consistently maintained that India ought to be a Republic. Dr BR Ambedkar and Nehru carried forward the Republican sentiment, which is confronting an existential crisis today on account of majoritarianism, growing inequality and criminalising of dissent.
Living for Politics. Or “Just Living”?
“Just living” is the whole point of doing politics.
Constitution is Our Sword and Shield
On 26th November 1949, our great freedom struggle’s legacy and the aspirations of our people were united in a single document and thus began our national life towards the fulfilment of the ideals enshrined in the Constitution.
SC Decision on EWS Reservations Strikes at Basic Structure of Constitution
The People’s Union for Civil Liberates (PUCL), India’s premier human rights organisation, has said that the Supreme Court judgement, upholding reservation for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), strikes at the “basic structure of the Constitution”.
COP27 Egypt – Oh, Well!
Should the UN stop holding annual COP “Conference of the Parties” climate change meetings? For 30 years, following each COP meeting, CO2 emissions have climbed higher than the year before. That’s thirty years of failure to slow emissions by even a teeny bit. It’s starting to get embarrassing.