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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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Daily Takes: The Spectre of Mob Lynching In India
The past few months have been troubling for those who follow the Indian socio-political situation closely. Mob lynching in the name of cow-protection has morphed into a Frankenstein’s monster. The state of Jharkhand in Eastern India is now turning out to be the epicenter of mob-justice & utter lawlessness. The ruling party including the incumbent — read more
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Book Review: Dan Brown’s Origin
Book Title: Origin- A Novel Publisher: Doubleday I’m a Dan Brown fan. Needless to say, I’ve read all his books & eagerly sifted hundreds of rumor mills every time he was writing a new book. — read more
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Book Review: Homo Deus- A Brief History Of Tomorrow
If you’re perplexed where the world is headed, how the future might unfold & where we might end up. This is the book for you. — read more
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Book Review: Sapiens- A Brief History Of Humankind
The fascinating narrative, the alternate reasoning & perplexing questions that the book raises makes it a perfect page-turner. Take my advice; grab it now. You won’t regret the deal! — read more