Honour Killings: The Shame Of Modern India
byHonour killings are a tragic reflection of the deep-seated prejudices that continue to haunt India.
Religion
The Enlightenment of Job
byHow does one seek enlightenment? Is it through conversations or through silence?
The Alarming Resurgence Of Religion In Global Politics
byThe toxic mix of religion and politics to create a common enemy is a matter of great concern; it could destabilise global political order.
A Little Secret
byA poet shares a little secret on why the size of India’s deities keeps growing bigger & bigger.
Robots Are Performing Hindu Rituals: Will Robots Replace Priests?
byIn 2017, a technology firm in India introduced a robotic arm to perform “aarti,” a ritual in which a devotee offers an oil lamp to the deity. What does this mean for the future of religion?
Is Mausala Parva, The Anticlimax Of Mahabharata, An Allegory For Global Politics?
byBy questioning the folly of human action, the Mahabharata underscores the relativity embedded in the idea of ‘winning’ & ‘losing.’ But what’s the primary takeaway from this epic?
Why Do People Kill In The Name Of God?
byReligion has retrogressed into a divisive machinery, sowing the seeds of hatred in the minds of the masses.
Religions Must Abandon The Idea Of God & Articulate A New Moral Philosophy
byAlbert Einstein, the greatest prophet of science, had no qualms in finding common ground between the material and the mystical.
Is Religion Bad For Democracy?
byA reckoning of religion’s public role brings to light not only anti-democratic factors but potential pro-democratic forces.