25 days of protests. Spending chilly nights outside the UGC premises. Dharnas. “Baat karo, Bahar aao, Bahar aao”, ka naara outside the HRD ministry. Marches. Lathi charge. Biased media coverage. WHY? UGC announced the cancellation of the whole set of fellowships given to the students engaged in the research at the M. Phil and Ph. D level. Not only has this, the Modi Govt, … [Read more...]
Our Liberals Don’t Deserve The ‘Liberals’ Tag. It’s Always Selective, And This Is What They Do!
I am a nationalist. I have always loved, been proud of and believed in the diversity of this nation of mine. I believe that the diversity of this nation is what strengthens it. This nation is as much mine as anyone else’s, regardless of their religion, caste or creed. The last few weeks have been a rough phase for our country and its citizens. The Dadri incident has shaken … [Read more...]
India Is Not Intolerant. But We Are Blinded By The Political Agendas To See That!
A march in the name of “March For India” was organised by a group led by Anupam Kher and his team on 7th of November to express their views to the world that India is still a tolerant nation and has not grown intolerant in the past eighteen months. They were representing a large section of society that believes that Indians are tolerant and people should not draw conclusion … [Read more...]
I Am A Bihari & I Want Reservation For Being One. Because Then It Will Make Sense!
“Bihar se ho”?- My co passenger in the local bus for Ambala asked. I replied yes, and then he asked what I do. I told him I am pursuing masters in Physiotherapy and he was amazed to know that. “Aapke yahan to ladkiyon ko padhnen nahi dete, kam umar me shadiyan karwa dete hai na”? -he said. I didn’t know what to say. It wasn’t new for me anyways. So he is one of those among … [Read more...]
Remembering Bihar As It Was 10 Years Ago, Because People Seem To Have Forgotten It!
“Let’s go out for dinner today,” said my mother. “It’s almost 9:30, it won’t be safe,” replied my dad. That was Bihar, 10 years back. With Lalu Prasad Yadav as the leader of Bihar, people were afraid to go out late at night, doctors didn’t want to set up their clinics, buying property was considered a huge mistake, and corruption had replaced blood in the veins of … [Read more...]
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