The Swachch Bharat Paradox: Do It Yourself
General Idea Posing beside a huge pile of garbage dump, a broom in hand, sometimes complete with a Nehru jacket, the latest trend has become celebrities or stars coming out onto the roads and initiating cleanliness drives. The ‘Swachch Bharat Abhiyaan” initiated by our Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, is one …
The Banality Of Religion: The Trends in Hindutva Actions
It seems that recently the Hindu extremist fringe is desperately trying to stay in the news: the controversy over the reconversion,the statements made by Niranjan Jyoti,the allegations of love-jihad by saffron organizations, and now the latest example being the demand of a ban on the film PK. These have all created quite a …
India at Risk: Unhygienic Food Standards in The Country
Living in India has its own charm. Apart from other advantages, one very amusing plus-point is that your immune system will become very good. Living in India, and devouring all the street side ‘chaats’, ‘gol-gappas’, ‘chole-bhature’ or ‘vada pavs,’ one really does get to overcome the ‘NRI-delicate-tummy’ syndrome. Be it …
The Religious Row: An Overview of the Recent Controversy Over Religious Conversion
The recent row over the religious conversions, or more aptly, “re-conversions” in India, seemed to have spiked a great interest in the parliament and the media. What the issue translates into is still a big question and will play a huge role in defining India’s religious stand. The Issue Two …
