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...]
Run For Unity: Remembering the Iron Man Who Created One India
October 31st, the day celebrated as the national unity day in the loving and fond memory of The Iron Man of India - Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a true nationalist, an epitome of sacrifice and a real hero, without whom the Indian freedom struggle as well as the history of independent India is incomplete. A “Run for Unity” was organised on this day by the Government of India on … [Read more...]
Returning The Award Makes Little Sense: It’s Not Modi All The Time, Please!
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...]
A Dalit Writer Gets Attacked For Writing Against Casteism: Mob Is The Answer To Every Question
India, a country with a rich plurality and multidimensional personas is at the helm of being destroyed by the tyrannical rule of the ruling ‘Hindutwa’ fanatical BJP led Central Government. While the militant forces of ‘saffron’ find an abundance of liberty in targeting the minority, the ‘saffron’ intellectuals tread in the path of an insatiable pillorying of the populace … [Read more...]
It’s Time To Bring Khadi Back. They Deserve To Fit In Among Foreign Clothing Brands Because…
It was a few days ago when I saw this extremely tall man in the midst of a horde of shoppers in the market, standing completely dressed in red along with a hat holding a board which stated “KHADI MELA 2015”, this guy was directing the mob towards this Khadi Fest which had started a few days ago. I too along with the crowd moved inside, as I entered I could see plethora of … [Read more...]