Reflections on a Disturbing Year Gone By. And the Challenges That Lie Ahead
By endless violence and hateful propaganda, the Indian nation as a shared zone of sensibilities is coming under severe strain.
Why 2023 Was So Significant for the RSS Under PM Modi’s Regime
This year, under Modi’s leadership, the RSS navigated the delicate balance between tradition and adaptation.
Gyanvapi Mosque Row: Looking for ‘Character’ When History Establishes it Unequivocally
The ‘de-religiosification’ of Hinduism by India’s judiciary has allowed the forces of Hindutva to pose Hinduism as a supra-religious order that naturally makes available to its adherents, unquestionably, the best moral code of conduct.
Communalism | Communalism | Fascism | India | Online Blog
What Will the Inauguration of the Ram Temple Portend for India’s Future?
The shrine in Ayodhya will be a symbol of religious triumphalism, a sign that this is becoming ever more a Hindu-first country.
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People’s Manifesto for a Sustainable, Just India
21 demands that India needs to act on to resolve the growing crises of unemployment, malnutrition, social conflict, ecological collapse and decline in democratic rights.
Nehru, Kashmir and the BJP – 2 Articles
‘Nehru and Kashmir: After SC’s Article 370 Order, BJP Attempts to Distort History Again’; Also: ‘Modi’s BJP Has Confirmed Nehru’s Worries About the Jana Sangh’s Divisive Plans for Kashmir’.
Whose Ayodhya?
Ayodhya’s cultural identity is shaped by its diverse historical influences, including Muslim, Buddhist, and Jain traditions, alongside its Hindu heritage. As Ayodhya takes on a unipolar identity, fuelled by Hindutva, it is feared that its syncretic heritage will suffer neglect.
Thirty-One Years After Babri Demolition, an Important Reminder
December 6, Ambedkar Smriti Din, is significant in Indian history for one more reason – it was on this day in 1992 that the Babri Masjid was demolished. Former president Dr K.R. Narayanan has described this as the greatest tragedy India faced after the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi.
How Uttar Pradesh’s Halal Ban has Plunged the Processed Food Industry into Chaos
The Opposition and critics have alleged the ban is the latest chapter in the Adityanath government’s hostilities against Muslims in the state.
Communalism | Economy | India | Online Blog
Varanasi’s Muslim Silk-Weavers Battle Mechanisation, Communalism and Politics
The total weaving population, including artisans and master weavers or gaddidaars, is estimated to be close to 3 lakh. But these numbers are gradually dwindling. On the factors leading to the decline in this once-thriving industry.