Reflections on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in India from the perspective of Homo Sapiens Sapiens, inhabitants of the no-nation: A Letter to The 22nd LCI

Posted on 13/07/2023 (GMT 07:00 hrs) Updated on 14/07/2023 (GMT 18:15 hrs) As requested by the 22nd Law Commission of India, we have sent our theoretical take on the #Uniform_Civil_Code or #UCC_Controversy to the concerned mail ID. The letter is reproduced below. To engage with this issue, we have pursued long-research work by interrelating theContinue reading “Reflections on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in India from the perspective of Homo Sapiens Sapiens, inhabitants of the no-nation: A Letter to The 22nd LCI”

Islamophobia: The Manufactured Illness of Sick Indian Hindutvavādins

The article critically examines the rise of Islamophobia in India as a constructed phenomenon driven by Hindutva ideology. The author argues that Hindutva, a politico-religious movement, systematically manufactures Islamophobia to consolidate Hindu nationalist power, portraying Muslims as existential threats through narratives of “love jihad,” demographic invasion, and terrorism. Drawing on postcolonial and psychoanalytic frameworks, the article traces this “illness” to colonial legacies, RSS propaganda, and media amplification, which dehumanize Muslims and justify violence against them. It highlights the socio-political consequences, including mob lynchings, discriminatory laws like the CAA-NRC, and the marginalization of Muslim voices. The piece critiques the complicity of India’s ruling elite and calls for dismantling Hindutva’s divisive rhetoric through inclusive dialogue and resistance to nationalist hegemony, warning of democracy’s erosion if unchecked.

Stray Thoughts on The Biggest Financial Scam in India: DHFL

Posted on 04/07/2023 (GMT 08:05 hrs) Updated on 04/07/2023 (GMT 15:10 hrs) INTRODUCTION: Has anyone ever heard of the incident of losing FD-holders’ money in the post-independent India? Especially after the nationalization of banks in 1969? However, in the Mo-Shah (Phonetically equivalent to non-vertebrate mosquitoes) regime, we have seen this unprecedented case of non-risky investmentsContinue reading “Stray Thoughts on The Biggest Financial Scam in India: DHFL”

Ajay Piramal “Victimized”: The Question of Ethical Hacking (?)

Posted on 04/07/2023 (GMT 05: 30 hrs) Updated on 04/07/2023 (GMT 12:02 hrs) Some DHFL victims, who are relentlessly fighting in the expensive court of law, branded OBMA’s efforts as merely a “keyboard war” and we were branded as “keyboard warriors”. It is difficult for a non-tech savvy senior citizen to understand the contemporary modeContinue reading “Ajay Piramal “Victimized”: The Question of Ethical Hacking (?)”

Logistics of Logic: (non-)argumentative Indians

Posted on 24/06/2023 (GMT 09:00 hrs) Introduction The so-called “urban Naxal”, “anti-national” Amartya Sen wrote a book called “The Argumentative Indian” (2005)⤡ without mentioning nyāya darśana. We have followed his path by deploying propositional logic and mathematical logic to understand the present socio-political and economic scenario in India. Moreover, former Justice N. V. Ramana stated⤡Continue reading “Logistics of Logic: (non-)argumentative Indians”

(S)talking Ajay Piramal: Letter From a Defamer

The blog post is a provocative open letter addressed to Ajay Piramal, chairman of the Piramal Group. Written in a satirical and confrontational tone, it accuses Piramal of alleged unethical business practices, particularly in relation to the acquisition of Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Limited (DHFL), which the author claims has harmed fixed deposit holders and other stakeholders. The letter frames the author as a self-proclaimed “defamator” who is intentionally challenging Piramal, alleging financial misconduct and cronyism tied to political influences. It critiques Piramal’s public image as a philanthropist and follower of spiritual values, suggesting a disconnect between his persona and actions, and vows to persist in exposing these perceived injustices through ongoing “web-based civil disobedience.”

Immunization Against Plutocracy: Rajib Chowdhury’s Selected Artworks

Posted on 22/06/2023 (GMT 11:00 hrs) About Rajib Chowdhury Rajib Chowdhury is a Kolkata, West Bengal born practicing visual artist lives and works in Baroda, Gujarat. He completed his Bachelor’s in Painting from Govt. College of Art & Craft, Kolkata (1991 to 1996) and studied Printmaking at the Faculty of Fine Arts, M.S.University, Baroda (1997Continue reading “Immunization Against Plutocracy: Rajib Chowdhury’s Selected Artworks”

OBMA’s Web-Based Civil Disobedience Movement: An Open Letter to Mr. Ajay Piramal

The article is a direct address to Ajay Piramal, chairman of Piramal Capital and Housing Finance Limited (PCHFL). Written in a formal yet assertive tone, it outlines the authors’ campaign, described as a “web-based non-violent civil disobedience movement” (abbreviated as OBMA), against PCHFL’s acquisition of Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Limited (DHFL). The authors accuse PCHFL of engaging in questionable practices during the DHFL resolution process, which they claim disadvantaged DHFL’s creditors, depositors, and investors while benefiting Piramal’s conglomerate. They frame their online criticism—targeting Piramal and his company—as a legitimate exercise of free speech aimed at exposing crony capitalism and seeking justice for DHFL victims. The letter addresses PCHFL’s legal notices, issued through DSK Legal, as an attempt to suppress dissent rather than refute the allegations. The authors emphasize their resolve to continue the movement despite legal threats, positioning it as a moral stand against corporate overreach and a call for transparency and accountability in the DHFL case.