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Introduction  The prejudice that continues to exist towards the Black community within the South Asian community may not be news, but the need to reform these toxic beliefs and support the Black community is of rising importance today. Only a few weeks have passed since we lost George Floyd, and …

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It is almost ironic that India- acknowledged as a leading economy, one of the largest democracies, an emerging superpower and even a progressive country by some- after nearly 72 years of independence is still struggling for equal rights for men and women to enter a temple. The Sabarimala temple entry issue, …

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 Misogyny in Songs- 101 Item Songs are defined as musical numbers added to a film that have no relevance to the plot. Although dismissed as being one of the greatest methods of celebrating a woman’s sexuality, a majority of item numbers have no role other than objectifying women for commercial …

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India’s Crisis India is one of the most populated countries in the world, with around 1.3 billion people living in it. This population is male-dominated, with 112 boys born for every 100 girls. This is because of illicit sex-selection abortions, and a culture that prefers having sons over daughters. Instead …

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If Sabarimala is one of the most inclusive temples in India where even a Dalit person can be a priest and the Brahmin devotee has to touch his feet, then why does its ‘God’ not want women near him? Is it really an issue about religious practices or just a reflection of patriarchy? It’s …

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History records August 15, 1947, as the day of the birth of a nation widely regarded as the world’s largest democracy. It is fascinating to see that a land consisting of more than nine religions, 22 languages, 720 dialects, and 2000 ethnic groups lives as one democratic state. Indians have …

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Introduction Yes, I am not Muslim. No, that doesn’t make me biased. This article is meant to throw light on the sensitivity of the two topics of nikah halala and polygamy in Islam, with relevance to the current times. Defining the Terms According to Wikipedia, nikah halala is practiced by …

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Almost 7 decades ago, 389 learned men and women belonging to different castes and classes from across the country deliberated for days to propound the Constitution of India as we know it today. 3 years of meticulous debates and discussions over 11 sessions led to the creation of the longest …

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We love to see young poets produce such pure and raw content!

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Check out this video that teaches us what the best religion is:

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