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Soda aisle “democracy”
The post reflects on the facade of choice in democracies, where various political figures, from populists to centrists, create an illusion of options. It critiques the superficiality of these choices, suggesting they lead to disillusionment and a system favoring the few, rather than genuine representation and progress for the many. — read more
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Ruminations from my visit to India
The author’s visits to India reflect significant changes, especially in Delhi, plagued by pollution and smog, contrasting sharply with the fresher air of Ranchi. The narrative highlights issues like crony capitalism, relentless labor exploitation, and a lack of democratic engagement among citizens, suggesting a societal rot amid ostentatious displays of power. — read more
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Beyond the Protests
Much has been written, discussed, and delineated on the orgy of violence perpetrated by law enforcement in the wake of anti-CAA protests. By the time this piece finds space, it is estimated that 25 people were killed in police brutalities, mainly in UP, as the Hindu chauvinist CM Yogi Adityanath vowed revenge against the protesters. Aligarh Muslim… — read more
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Whither Future? Towards Hindu Rashtra
We are witnessing a watershed moment transpire. The Citizenship Amendment bill 2019, now a law essentially dismantles the ethos and the premise of India. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration if I were to say, what we saw yesterday was a betrayal of the idea of India many signed up for. The edifice of secular democracy… — read more
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India’s descent to Hindu-fascism
In an alternate universe, the Babri Masjid verdict by India’s Supreme court would have created ripples globally. The Apex court has condoned the heinous act of razing the 16th-century mosque and the violence in its aftermath that claimed an upward of 2,000 lives (mostly Muslims). India’s descent to a Hindu-fascist majoritarian state seems relentless, unchecked,… — read more
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When Hate Wins
We have had a generation grow up under the shadows of the carnage around the destruction of Babri Masjid claiming an upward of 2000 lives across (mostly Muslims) Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Surat, Kanpur, Delhi, Bhopal, Ranchi, and Jamshedpur. What followed was hastened ghettoization of Muslim communities across North and Western India perpetuating a sense of alienation… — read more
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