There are no two opinions on the fact that disparities exist in the Indian social system and that we should end these disparities. But the main problem is the policy of reservation. When a classless, casteless and the socialist system is a matter of prime importance, this is used as a mask to target the… Continue reading The Castes and Reservation
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Birth and Rebirth…
The Dalai Lama has put the Chinese government in a quandary. The Atheist communist leaders are in an unusual position of upholding the traditional Tibetan religious customs after the Dalai Lama irked them with a new succession plan. I had thought that birth and rebirth were more of an Indian Film Industry phenomenon, and with… Continue reading Birth and Rebirth…
Are Festivals Targeted?
For most of us, festivals are all about getting together with family and friends, for some it’s about flaunting their new clothes, but there are few others for whom the word ‘ festival’ brings back bitter memories. On 29th October 2005, Fifty people were killed and over a hundred injured ahead of Diwali and Eid… Continue reading Are Festivals Targeted?
Idolizing the Men In Blue
After a nerve wracking final, when the wild pendulum finally swung in its favor, India became the first world Twenty20 champions. People flocked into the streets to celebrate the success of the ‘Men In Blue’ and started worshiping them all over again. Accolades apart there was money raining on those cricketers who were part of… Continue reading Idolizing the Men In Blue
Centrally Bungling Investigators
Dearest CBI, Everybody is talking about your ‘utter failure’ to prove the case against Shibu Soren. Don’t worry; I’m not writing to say the same thing. In fact, I sympathise with you. Shibu Soren is a politician, and so what if you’re an investigating agency? He can still help you, and you really should be… Continue reading Centrally Bungling Investigators