Category Archives: Journal

CONVERGENCE TO PRAXIS

This journal tries to demolish the administrative boundaries of academic disciplinary technology by amalgamating all the so-called “subjects” by condemning the objectification, subjectification and subjection.
It strives to reach the vanishing point of theory and praxis. Thus, instead of so-called “inter-disciplinary studies”, it emphasizes on the convergence of earthian knowledges and praxiologies. The journal attempts to achieve this end by means of dialogue without manipulation in the context of a participatory, local-resource based, low-energy efficient, small-scale, self-reliant, partyless, moneyless, decentralized democracy. As this journal is against the academiocratic elitism and patron-client relationship, it maintains the Copyleft Writers’ Movement and follows the Creative Commons License.

Why are Godi Media reluctant to report on the biggest financial scam: DHFL?

Posted on 08/11/2022 Updated on 18/02/2023 I. What do we mean by “Godi Media”? Godi media (Hindi pronunciation: [ɡoːdiː]; lit. ’media sitting on lap’; idiomatic equivalent: ‘lapdog media’;) is a pejorative term coined and popularized by NDTV journalist Ravish Kumar, the face of fourth and fifth pillars of democracy in India at present, for the sensationalist and biased Indian print and TV news media, which supportsContinue reading “Why are Godi Media reluctant to report on the biggest financial scam: DHFL?”

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.

How Savage Capitalism works in India

Posted on 23/10/2022 A CASE STUDY OF THE DHFL SCAM ·      Competing capitalists: HDFC, Reliance Nippon vs Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Limited (DHFL) ·      Mr. Ajay Piramal⤡, relative of politically favoured tycoon Mr. Mukesh Ambani, has got the ownership of DHFL (?) by committing the contempt of court, viz., ignoring NCLT First order and NCLAT Second Order⤡. ·      Mr. Piramal’sContinue reading “How Savage Capitalism works in India”

Playing with the Same Card

License: CC BY 4.0 DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.33802.34247 The video-collage is a scathing audiovisual critique of the existing political parties in India. It highlights the fact that all the national parties in India behave in the same manner when it comes to religion. For garnering votes (in other words, for enriching the vote-bank), the religious or communal cardContinue reading “Playing with the Same Card”

VIOLENCE AND POLITICS: A DIALOGUE WITH SUJATA BHADRA

Posted on 10/09/2022 A dialogue between Debaprasad Bandyopadhyay and Sujata Bhadra on the questions of NOTA, Right to Recall, political violence, proportional representation, partyless democracy and several other issues within the Indian political area. This discussion in Bangla, as part of the Sunday Indian Show, Kolkata TV in 2009, mainly emphasizes on the doctrines ofContinue reading “VIOLENCE AND POLITICS: A DIALOGUE WITH SUJATA BHADRA”

Plutocracy Much? Tracing the contemporary crony capitalist regime in India: A CASE-STUDY OF THE DHFL SCAM

Akhar Bandyopadhyay Posted on 06/09/2022 i.                   Where does India stand today: the broader perspective The year’s 2022. The world as it stands today faces a plethora of conflicts, feuds and other such similar dissociating, disintegrating processes. On the one hand, the Russian aggression on Ukraine coupled with NATO’s determinedly neo-imperialistic role is taking its full tollContinue reading “Plutocracy Much? Tracing the contemporary crony capitalist regime in India: A CASE-STUDY OF THE DHFL SCAM”

Do you have faith in the Contemporary Indian Judiciary?

The article critiques India’s judiciary, highlighting favoritism towards the wealthy, nepotism, and political influence that marginalize underprivileged groups. Prominent figures, including ex-CJI Ranjan Gogoi, have called the system “ramshackled,” citing inefficiencies and delays. Judicial appointments raise concerns, as seen in Justice U.U. Lalit’s ties to political clients before becoming CJI. Access to justice remains a challenge, with the judiciary often appearing out of reach for common citizens. Overall, the article argues that these issues have eroded public trust in the legal system.

THE GRAND FUNERAL FEAST OF THE “HINDUS”: URGING FOR THE UNIFORM CIVIL CODES

Posted on 17th August, 2022 Abstract This paper-letter, rather a mock-letter to the President of India, aims to sarcastically subvert the ideological standpoint of the militant Hindutva mindset regarding the post-death rituals cum grand feast of the Hindus. The authors of this paper-letter have deployed deconstructive methodology and Brechtian theatrical praxis to expose the underlyingContinue reading “THE GRAND FUNERAL FEAST OF THE “HINDUS”: URGING FOR THE UNIFORM CIVIL CODES”

রাকৃমির কুমারী পুজো, আমার বৈধ বৌ আর টাকা-মাটিঃ গভীরতর অসুখ এখন…

Posted on 12/08/2022 Updated on 17/10/2022 License: CC BY 4.0 DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.12354.04809/1 Abstract The paper is on Sri Sri Ramakrishna Mission’s celebration of virgin worship. This particular event is also linked with money-laundering. The ambivalent nature of Hindu high-caste Male is revealed here with reference to ‘kumari puja’, where the mission’s ascetics are worshiping aContinue reading “রাকৃমির কুমারী পুজো, আমার বৈধ বৌ আর টাকা-মাটিঃ গভীরতর অসুখ এখন…”