Category Archives: Art of Resistance

Following the dictum “Cultural revolution must precede political revolution”, we are striving to create the scope for an alternative cultural space, which can offer resistance to all forms of coercion, and can also serve as a medium for conducting non-violent, horizontal dialogical exchanges.

Why do we need the Buddha beyond the Sangh?

The article “Why We Need the Buddha Beyond the Sangh” argues for a broader, more universal engagement with Buddhist teachings beyond the confines of traditional*** religious ***
communities (Sangh). It emphasizes the relevance of the Buddha’s core principles—compassion, mindfulness, and liberation from suffering—in addressing contemporary global challenges. The author advocates for adapting these teachings to modern contexts, making them accessible to diverse populations, and fostering personal and societal transformation without rigid institutional frameworks.

Piramal is more equal than the other 98%!

Posted on 31/10/2022 DISCLAIMER: The allegations and claims outlined in this article are subject to ongoing judicial review and investigation, with many issues remaining sub judice. Readers should refrain from forming definitive conclusions due to the absence of conclusive evidence. OBMA has always mindfully used cautious and legally accurate language, employing terms such as “alleged,” “reported,”Continue reading “Piramal is more equal than the other 98%!”

THE ART OF RESISTANCE

Posted on: 18/09/2021 (IST 11: 15 hrs) Updated on: 22/09/2o23 (GMT 13.32 hrs) Posted On 19th September, 2021 DEBAPRASAD BANDYOPADHYAY  AKHAR BANDYOPADHYAY  “Suffering comes from three quarters: from our own body, which is destined to decay and dissolution, and cannot even dispense with anxiety and pain as danger-signals; from the outer world, which can rageContinue reading “THE ART OF RESISTANCE”

Kissa Crony Ka (The Tale of Cronies): A Video Collage

Posted on 25 August, 2021 (IST: 12.o3) Debaprasad Bandyopadhyay Akhar Bandyopadhyay Kindly spend 28 minutes of your valuable time to watch the following video collage on the contemporary Indian politico-economic scenario. The video collage purports to show the moribund political economy of debt-ridden contemporary India under the religious extremist authoritarian regime. It attempts to focusContinue reading “Kissa Crony Ka (The Tale of Cronies): A Video Collage”

DIGITAL POSTCARD CAMPAIGN: #Save_DHFL_FD_NCD_Holders

Posted on 26th April, 2021 Updated on 9th August 2025 (GMT 16:44 hrs) ABSTRACT The “#Save_DHFL_FD_NCD_Holders” campaign advocates for the rights of investors who held fixed deposits (FDs) and non-convertible debentures (NCDs) with Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Limited (DHFL). These investors suffered financial losses following DHFL’s collapse. The digital postcard campaign aims to raise awarenessContinue reading “DIGITAL POSTCARD CAMPAIGN: #Save_DHFL_FD_NCD_Holders”