The article presents a brief portrayal of Ajay Piramal, juxtaposing his typically lauded “philanthropic” (CSR) efforts through the Piramal Foundation’s initiatives with a myriad of serious allegations suggesting misuse of influence and finances. Critics sometimes assert/allege that he orchestrated a questionable purchase of DHFL through a dubious IBC resolution process, which has led to potential court contempt issues. SEBI investigations into insider trading (2016, 2019) and irregularities in stake sales (2024) are also present with regard to Mr. Piramal’s business career. He is also reportedly connected to the Flashnet scandal and alleged environmental damage in Digwal, Telangana, where he purportedly sought and lost a stay order at the National Green Tribunal. Additional controversy arises from ₹85 crore in BJP donations through electoral bonds, purportedly exploitative real estate clauses, and a loan to Omkar Developers that prompted ED scrutiny—yet Mr. Piramal is said to have obtained legal protection. The narrative suggests that his political connections, particularly with the BJP, may have enabled him to repeatedly evade regulatory accountability, casting doubt on whether his philanthropic initiatives are intended to deflect criticism from these alleged financial improprieties. The article does not intend to defame or target the individual Ajay Piramal; rather, it seeks to highlight the potential implications of a corporate tycoon operating within a BJP-led crony framework in contemporary India.
DHFL Victims Under Legal Siege by Crony Piramal: What’s Next?
India’s low ranking in the 2024 Rule of Law Index (79th out of 142) highlights systemic issues that frame the legal conflict between OBMA activists and Mr. Piramal’s firm, DSK Legal. Despite OBMA’s careful and transparent communication, legal threats like defamation suits and contempt notices appear aimed at silencing dissent and protecting corporate impunity. With Article 19 protecting free speech and Section 66A of the IT Act already struck down, such actions lack constitutional footing. The burden lies on the plaintiff to prove malice—something OBMA’s peaceful and public-facing activism clearly defies. This case signals a broader fight for democratic accountability in an increasingly corporatized legal system.
Sindoor, Strikes, and Silences: Unmasking the Theatre of War and Falsehood
The investigative report probes the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam attack and India’s May 7, 2025, Operation Sindoor, questioning lax security, the attackers’ 300-km escape, rapid photo leaks, ignored intelligence, and the attack’s convenient timing amid domestic crises. Echoing the 2018 Pulwama attack, they highlight recurring lapses and politicized narratives that stoke toxic nationalism to deflect governance failures like unemployment, poverty and inflation. Operation Sindoor, a military tri-service strike allegedly killing 80–100 terrorists in Pakistan/PAK, is criticized for its Hindu-centric name, “Sindoor,” which risks alienating India’s diverse population and signaling a Hindutva shift, challenging secular constitutional values secularism. Economic losses reached $3 billion, with unverified jet loss claims clouding transparency issues. The PM’s “24×7 on duty” claim, contradicted by his Pulwama absence, raises accountability concerns. An independent probe is demanded to uncover truth and curb crisis manipulation.
Crimson Civility: An Epistle on Sindoor, Civil Codes, and the Sanctity of Scars
This letter—framed in reverent satire and historical dismay—is addressed to the Hon’ble President of India, Supreme Custodian of Sanskar and Semiotics. It interrogates the symbolic glorification of sindoor as a sacred index of Hindu marital tradition, tracing its semiotic genealogy not to divine scripture alone, but to prehistoric violence and patriarchal subjugation, as hauntingly narrated in Parasuram’s Siddhinather Pralap. The letter juxtaposes this origin with contemporary attempts at cultural homogenization under the banner of Hindu Rashtra and the proposed Uniform Civil Code. By weaving in regional, textual, and ritual variations in sindoor’s usage across India and the diaspora, the writers raise a paradox: How can a nation legislate uniformity on a symbol so unevenly practiced and so deeply soaked—historically and metaphorically—in blood, ritual, and patriarchy? Through a blend of scholarly citations, epical references, and biting irony, this letter serves as both a cultural critique and an epistemic protest against symbolic violence dressed as civilizational virtue.
Corruption, Normalization, and the Procrustean Bed: India’s Grave Crisis
This paper interrogates the normalization of corruption in contemporary India through the theoretical frameworks of Michel Foucault and Theodor Adorno. Rejecting the moralistic and legalistic definitions of corruption as insufficient, it argues that corruption functions not as a deviation from institutional norms but as the normative logic of governance itself. Employing the metaphor of the Procrustean bed, the paper explores how disciplinary power, media capture, and cultural internalization enable the institutional reproduction of corruption. Empirical data from Transparency International and the Global Economic Freedom Index further substantiate the entrenchment of corruption across sectors. The study concludes with a call to dismantle the ideological apparatus sustaining this disciplinary regime.
Metrics of Denial: A Critical Reading of Indian Indices in the Age of Climate Capitalism
This study interrogates India’s position across major global indices—Environmental Performance Index (EPI), Nature Conservation Index (NCI), Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI), ESG fund performance, and climate displacement data—revealing deep contradictions between policy rhetoric and ecological realities. With India ranking near the bottom in EPI and NCI, and topping charts in climate displacement, the report juxtaposes these failures against the optimistic ranking in CCPI and the proliferation of ESG funds. Through a chaosophic lens, the study critiques the reductionism of market-led green capitalism and underscores the need to rethink ecological metrics beyond their statistical form. A comparative global–Indian framework highlights shared vulnerabilities and region-specific crises, especially around resource depletion and climate-induced migration, while resisting technocratic fixes and econometric illusions.
The Suicidal Futility of War: A Mourning for Civilization and a Call for Disarmament
The article “The Suicidal Futility of War: A Mourning for Civilization and a Call for Disarmament” explores the devastating consequences of warfare on humanity, civilization, and the planet, arguing that war represents a self-destructive cycle that undermines progress and moral integrity. Drawing on historical and contemporary examples, the piece examines the immense human cost, environmental destruction, and societal regression caused by armed conflicts. It critiques the perpetuation of war through political, economic, and cultural mechanisms, highlighting the futility of seeking lasting solutions through violence. The author advocates for global disarmament as a moral and practical necessity, emphasizing the need for collective action, diplomacy, and non-violent conflict resolution to safeguard civilization. By mourning the losses inflicted by war, the article issues an urgent call for humanity to reimagine a peaceful future grounded in cooperation and mutual understanding.
A Snarky Ballad of a Certain Rabble
This satirical poem delivers a sharp, biting critique of a dominant socio-political religious faction in India—depicted as a loud, opportunistic “rabble” cloaked in religious symbolism yet driven by greed, division, and authoritarianism. Through mock-heroic verse, vivid imagery, and scathing humor, it satirizes their manipulation of faith, incitement of violence (e.g., “cow cops,” pogroms, “Love Jihad”), suppression of dissent (notably referencing the murders of freethinkers like Gauri Lankesh and Kalburgi), and collusion with media, courts, and corporate interests. The poem also lambasts the distortion of heritage—cherry-picking myths and demolishing sacred sites in the name of “progress.”
The critical analysis beneath the poem unpacks its thematic layers—religious hypocrisy, institutional complicity, cultural vandalism—while interpreting its formal elements: mock-epic structure, colloquial tone, sharp wordplay, and rich metaphor. It positions the text as a potent Foucauldian counter-discourse, exposing how power constructs and enforces narratives, and encourages readers to resist hegemonic truths through satire and intellectual dissent.
A Cry for Justice: The DHFL FD and NCD Holders’ Battle Against Political and Corporate Nexus
This letter addresses the plight of Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Limited (DHFL) Fixed Deposit (FD) and Non-Convertible Debenture (NCD) holders, whose hard-earned savings remain ensnared in a financial scandal marked by alleged corporate malfeasance and political collusion. It explores the contentious acquisition of DHFL by Ajay Piramal, a businessman purportedly favored by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), spotlighting his predictive claims, ties to the Flashnet Scam, and substantial electoral bond contributions totaling ₹48 crores. The narrative critiques the judiciary’s role, highlighting a perceived erosion of independence through expedited rulings, political influence, and symbolic breaches like the Prime Minister’s visit to the Chief Justice’s residence for Ganesh Chaturthi, alongside judicial deference in cases like the Ram Mandir and Central Vista projects. Drawing on media reports, X posts, and critical analyses, it argues that a nexus of crony capitalism and political patronage obstructs justice for DHFL victims. The letter concludes with a fervent call to action, urging collective advocacy, legal recourse, and public awareness to challenge systemic inequities and restore the rightful dues of FD and NCD holders.
Thy Hand, The Great Monarch
“Thy Hand, The Great Monarch” is a scathing satirical poem that critiques an authoritarian Indian leader, portrayed as a self-aggrandizing “titan” ruling through delusion, paranoia, and hypocrisy. Drawing on Alexander Pope’s The Dunciad, Nirad C. Chaudhuri’s Thy Hand, Great Anarch!, and V.S. Naipaul’s India: A Wounded Civilization, the poem constructs a discursive narrative of India’s descent into a “Duffer Zone” of mediocrity, where populism, cronyism, and majoritarianism erode democratic values. It accuses the leader of orchestrating violence (e.g., Gujarat riots, Pehlu Khan’s lynching), enabling economic exploitation (e.g., Rafale, DHFL scandals), and undermining constitutional principles through policies like demonetization and CAA-NRC. The poem’s psychological portrait aligns with Adorno’s Authoritarian Personality, highlighting traits like conventionalism, aggression, and anti-intraception, while Foucault’s concepts of panoptic surveillance and biopolitics frame the leader’s control mechanisms. Through vivid imagery and historical parallels (Mussolini, Hitler), it calls for resistance against a regime of deceit, urging a recall to reclaim India’s diverse soul from theocratic and neoliberal decay.
Once in a Blue Moon Academia 