Sabarimala – Symbol of Patriarchy
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 …
In God’s Name: The Sabarimala Issue
Hailed by many, the violent aftermath of the Sabarimala judgment could have been anticipated by few. Thus, violence was witnessed all across the state with women continued to be denied entry to the temple, courtesy of the vigilantes. The question worth asking, therefore, becomes what made people engage in acts of …
Erosion of India’s Rich Islamic History
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 …
Centre Challenges Nikah Halala and Polygamy
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 …
Decriminalising Adultery: A Moral Journey
The recent judgement of the Indian Supreme Court decriminalizing adultery needs to be viewed as a shot in the arm for the larger social justice movement. Adopting a nuanced position, while upholding how marriage is largely a private affair between two individuals, the judiciary has simultaneously retained with it the …
Triple Talaq Ban- Muslim Women Breathe a Sigh of Relief
Introduction Time and again, history has witnessed great revolutions- some at an international level like the worldwide cry against imperialism, and others like the Lokpal Bill agitation at smaller levels, but still great nonetheless. Revolution buds out of repression and a sudden outburst of the anger boiling inside people. India recently saw and …
Where Has The Removal Of The Section 377 Debate Reached?
The Section 377 LGBTQ is an acronym which no longer requires an introduction. Most of the people in India believe in ignoring it or refuse to provide it with the deserving authenticity. This alone is the reason that a community has to fight for rights so basic that it is …
The Unforeseen Cost of State Wide Bandh Called In Wake Of Bhima-Koregaon incident
Background: After the festivities of the new year’s eve, Maharashtra had a gloomy start to the year. iA cycle of events was put into motion which exposed the deep-rooted crevices in the Indian society. The ugly monster named ‘Caste’ reared its ugly head to remind us of the truth of …
On The Kolkata Moral Policing Incident: What India Can learn From Berlin
Social Tyranny “Society can and does execute its own mandates: and if it issues wrong mandates instead of right, or any mandates at all in things with which it ought not to meddle, it practices tyranny more formidable than many kinds of political oppression, though not usually upheld by such …
Supreme Court’s Decision to Review LGBTQ Rights : A Decision Long Overdue
LGBTQ Rights In India It is a common fact that Ancient India was one of the most sexually liberated societies in history. Ironically, today, India is one of the most sexually repressive countries in the world. Society tends to view sexual activity as a wrongdoing, a dirty act, and it …
