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Advancing Pseudo-Science in Covid Pandemic to Locating Modern Science in Ancient Indian texts – That is the Hindutva “Medicine”
While conducting an interactive session last Sunday at a local youth club on the eve of Science day, I was astonished at the kind of queries my next generation put forth. I was up for a discussion on topics ranging from the ‘Raman Effect’ up to recent advances in medical…
Read More »Dr Ambedkar’s Analysis of the Muslims in India
Whether you agree or disagree with Dr Ambedkar's analysis, anyone genuinely working on social or political strengthening of the Muslim community in India must not ignore it. It is time we stop judging one of the greatest humanitarians by fringe quotes and focus on trying to develop an understanding of…
Read More »On Attempts to label Dr Ambedkar as an Islamophobe
If you contend that Dr Ambedkar, as an outsider, should not have made his analysis on the Muslim community I will insist that you turn back now. As per my reading, it is one of the most needed analyses and needs to be discussed more often and taken seriously by…
Read More »Is Ethnocracy Invading India’s Democracy?
As India approaches its Republic day, annual rituals of guns salute and unfurling of the national flag followed by republic day parade will be held at Delhi. We all Indian citizens will be made feel proud of our democracy. US President Joe Biden, at the recent Summit for Democracy, emphasised…
Read More »Dr Ambedkar’s Burning of Manusmriti: Shaking the Foundations of an Oppressive Order
Besides being associated with the birth of the Son of God, December 25 is memorable to Indians for an event that acquires more and more resonance as days pass by. It was on this day in 1927, in the wake of Mahad Satyagraha, Babasaheb Ambedkar publicly burned a copy of…
Read More »Kalinga Foundation Nominated Dr Manisha Bangar for Padma Awards, Said She is Voice and Warrior of Hepatitis Free India and Health For All
“Hepatitis causes important human health problems. It has already infected one-third of the population. Like Polio and chickenpox, we need to eradicate hepatitis as well and I am committed to this cause.” said Dr Bangar
Read More »Padma Awards | Voices of Discontent Emerged from Telangana
Dr Manisha Bangar also says that “Along with regionalism, casteism is also a big issue in these awards and this situation has been going on since the rule of Nehru and Congress.”
Read More »OBC Organisations Nominated Dr Manisha Bangar for Padma Shri for her Distinguished Efforts in Uplifting Bahujan Community
Other Backward Caste (OBC) organizations from several states nominated Dr Manisha Bangar for the prestigious Padma Shri award. The Padma Awards are one of the highest civilian honours of India announced annually on the eve of Republic Day. The Awards are given in three categories: Padma Vibhushan (for exceptional and…
Read More »The Portrayal of Female Characters in Pa Ranjith’s Cinema
The notion that only women are the ones who face many problems and setbacks due to this male-dominated society is a general perception. But, in reality, both the sexes often become victims in the name of customs and beliefs. Tamil cinemas, at times, have exaggerated the characteristics that underline this,…
Read More »Karnan has set a Benchmark for the Serious Cinema
Cinema over the years has become a major source of entertainment but over the years industry has successfully depicted the social reality on several occasions. ‘Karnan’ by Pa Ranjith is continuing the same legacy and redefines cinema by introducing a new form of aesthetics. It follows the legacy of previous…
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