I usually do not write on a political topic. Trigger for this piece is an intellectual debate that has come up with the installation of राम मंदिर in अयोध्या. Question being raised is whether भारत has now become a Hindu majoritarian “religious” nation and has moved away from a “secular” identity? I can probably end this blog easily by saying that … Continue reading Rama Temple in Ayodhya – does it signify anything?
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Why do we have the idea of a nation?
This blog is an Independence Day special. What should the idea of a nation be? During Olympics, we witness the wins of sportsmen representing a nation and get happy when the country we belong to win medals while appreciating the sportsperson also. Why are we happy if our nation does well in a medal tally … Continue reading Why do we have the idea of a nation?
Why do modern Indians lack public etiquette?
This is a common question many of us Indians face. We often ask ourselves this question but the answers remain elusive. We see fellow Indians dirtying their living spaces or even damage public properties. We see drivers honking on the roads in a manner that is not seen in other countries. We see people spitting … Continue reading Why do modern Indians lack public etiquette?
