Munshi Premchand, a very distinguished author, said “Literature is not something which follows politics, but leads it like a torch”. I personally feel this statement has completely been misapplied, especially by many authors, film makers and now even scientists following the suit. Of late, our nation has witnessed a wave of returning awards as a protest against the ‘climate … [Read more...]
We Are Intolerant People, And See It As A Quality. But What About Its Devastating Consequences?
The Lok Sabha elections and then the Delhi elections saw an outbreak of discussions and arguments on the social media, the print media, Electronic Media and even in the discussions at the Chaiwallas and the office. Supporters from rival parties came face to face many times. Disagreements are but natural, but the way they were shown was not agreeable. Obscenities were … [Read more...]