The article critiques the legacy of M. S. Swaminathan, highlighting his role in promoting chemical-intensive agriculture during the Green Revolution. It draws parallels between post-World War II repurposing of wartime chemicals into pesticides and fertilizers, suggesting that such practices have commodified life and contributed to environmental degradation. The authors argue that this approach to agriculture has transformed seeds into mere commodities, undermining their natural essence, and liken this to broader themes of exploitation and depersonalization in modern industrial practices.
THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF HINDUTVAVADI POLITIK: THE POVERTY OF EPISTEMOLOGY
Posted on 13/02/2024 (GMT 17:15 hrs) Abstract The paper deals with the empirical evidences cum analyses of manufacturing anti-historical as well as ahistorical narratives of the Sangh Parivar in India. In doing so, it follows the Foucauldian method of “archaeological digging” in the given discursive formation. The paper aims to repudiate the Islamophobic, Expansionist, HinduContinue reading “THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF HINDUTVAVADI POLITIK: THE POVERTY OF EPISTEMOLOGY”
RTIs filed by Once in a Blue Moon Academia (OBMA)
Posted on 13/02/2024 (GMT 15:30 hrs) Updated on 14th October, 2024 (GMT 16:36 hrs) At a time when India is ruled by crony oligarchy with the predominance of two-three business tycoons at the forefront of framing all public policies, taking all judicial decisions and a situation of mass censorship, the Right To Information Act (2005)Continue reading “RTIs filed by Once in a Blue Moon Academia (OBMA)”
The Apex Court of India: RTI Activism on the DHFL Scam
Posted on 10/02/2024 (GMT 08: 55 hrs) Updated on 07/03/2024 (GMT 16:30 hrs) I. With regard to the case of the DHFL scam, some of the OBMA members cum DHFL victims sent mass appeals through snail mail/speed post to the Hon’ble Chief Justice of India, Supreme Court of India, on 16/11/2023. Before these physical appealsContinue reading “The Apex Court of India: RTI Activism on the DHFL Scam”
Money Laundering by the Ruling Party of India: An Open Epistle to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
Posted on 09/02/2024 (GMT 13:04 hrs) Updated on 10/02/2024 (GMT 07:56 hrs) To Ms. Violaine Clerc, The Executive Secretary, Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Sub: Informing Atrocities Made by the Government of India (GOI) Dear Ms. Clerc, We are perplexed to view that there is no mention of the nation-state “India” in either your liste noire orContinue reading “Money Laundering by the Ruling Party of India: An Open Epistle to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)”
The Legitimation Crises of the Indian Judiciary: A Failing State of Affairs?
The article critiques the Indian judiciary, arguing it faces a legitimation crisis. It highlights issues like political influence, favoritism, and a lack of impartiality. Examples include post-retirement jobs for judges linked to the ruling party, delays in resolving crucial cases like the DHFL scam, and concerns over the judiciary’s independence. The piece questions whether the judiciary has upheld its constitutional duties and reflects on Chief Justice DY Chandrachud’s tenure.
Of All the Superrich Wilful Defaulters, Why the Wadhawans alone?
Posted on 30/01/2024 (GMT o9:15 hrs) It all started when Mr. Ajay Piramal suddenly declared in the beginnings of January 2019: “Be prepared for one or two major shocks in the NBFC sector”. THE CHRONOLOGY OF THE DHFL SCAM VIEW HERE ⤡ Just one day after that, on 29th January, 2019, Cobrapost announced its findingsContinue reading “Of All the Superrich Wilful Defaulters, Why the Wadhawans alone?”
Values of Indian Constitution Endangered: Heading Towards Hindu Rastra?
The article “Values of Indian Constitution Endangered: Heading Towards Hindu Rashtra?” from Once in a Blue Moon Academia expresses concern over actions by Prime Minister Narendra Modi that may conflict with India’s constitutional principle of secularism. It highlights Modi’s frequent visits to Hindu temples and participation in religious rituals, suggesting these actions promote Hinduism over other religions, which contradicts the constitutional mandate of equal respect for all faiths. The article also references Modi’s association with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and critiques his adherence to its ideologies, implying a potential threat to India’s secular framework. This perspective aligns with concerns raised in other sources. For instance, an article from Le Monde discusses the blurring lines between the executive branch and secularism in India, citing Modi’s participation in Hindu rituals alongside judiciary members as indicative of this trend. Additionally, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s remarks equating constitutional values with Sanatana Dharma and criticizing religious conversions as contrary to national values further illustrate the intertwining of religion and state affairs. Collectively, these actions and statements suggest a shift towards integrating Hindu religious principles into the functions of the state, raising concerns about the preservation of India’s secular constitutional values.
The Case of DHFL Scam: Who Will Bell the Cat?
Posted on 26/01/2024 (GMT 08:45 hrs) After consummating the tiresome tasks of scrutinizing, surveying, data-mining, filing numerous RTIs, viralizing petitions-posters-reels-live videos-making docu movies, writing in both e-mail and snail mail all the gatekeepers of legal justice, it is found that the DHFL FD and NCD holders are in a safe place. However, the point is,Continue reading “The Case of DHFL Scam: Who Will Bell the Cat?”
The Weapon of Syncretism: Lest We Forget…
Posted on 22/01/2024 (GMT 18:00 hrs) “The weapon of criticism cannot, of course, replace criticism of the weapon, material force must be overthrown by material force; but theory also becomes a material force as soon as it has gripped the masses.” “The weapon of criticism”, in the case of the present dreary Indian context, isContinue reading “The Weapon of Syncretism: Lest We Forget…”
