“O Lord! Never lift me up to such a mighty height as to make me forget to embrace my fellow-beings”. -Atal Bihari Vajpayee 1947 was the year when India got freedom from the colonial rule and we chose to continue our voyage on a democratic path, an idea very much inspired by the two superpowers… Continue reading Vajpayee : The architect of 21st Century India by Aditya Ashok
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Triple Talaq – What you need to know by Aditya Ashok
What is Triple Talaq? Triple Talaq is a divorce practice of Muslims in India. It is a form of oral divorce practiced in India wherein the husband can pronounce divorce to his wife by speaking “Talaq” (I divorce you) three times. While the practice is banned in most of the Islamic countries it is still… Continue reading Triple Talaq – What you need to know by Aditya Ashok
How Steve Jobs messed with our lives
Disclaimer: I totally love that guy! But we have to admit that he changed certain things (for better or worse). Hoping Apple doesn’t sue me for defamation, here’s a list of some good and bad things that Steve introduced us to – 1. Jailbreak– Like their logo, Apple products just give you one sinful bite… Continue reading How Steve Jobs messed with our lives
GST 101 – New Year, New Tax, New Bharat
As India moves into a new year, the Parliament gifted her a new lease of happiness. With the passage GST bills by the Lok Sabha, India has taken a giant leap towards economic transformation. There could not have been a better way to mark the beginning of new India. Thank you, Mr. Finance Minister If… Continue reading GST 101 – New Year, New Tax, New Bharat
The Story of Mia – Why I am a Feminist!
I met a woman recently and heard her life story. We shall call her Mia to protect her privacy. When she was in her early 20’s, she was raped by a drug addict. Not only did her parents not help her seek justice—they forced her to marry the rapist against her wishes. She said her… Continue reading The Story of Mia – Why I am a Feminist!