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.

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”

Stifling the Freedom of Expression: the Fourth and Fifth Pillars of Indian Demo(n)crazy

Posted on 15/06/2023 (GMT 06:00 hrs) With the proliferation of hyper-sexuality, anyone who views pornographic content know the word “VPN”, i.e., Virtual Private Network, along with the “Incognito” Tab on every browser. One can see or access anything by means of these. Even they can use expensive apps or software to view these so-called “banned/blocked”Continue reading “Stifling the Freedom of Expression: the Fourth and Fifth Pillars of Indian Demo(n)crazy”

Ajay Piramal: How Many Times Are You Seeking “Blanket” Stay Orders?

This article critically examines Ajay Piramal, portraying him as a hypocritical “Paramavaiṣṇava” (a non-violent Vaishnava devotee) who acts as an “Eco-Terrorist” by exploiting and damaging natural and financial ecosystems. It highlights his alleged dual personality, contrasting his philanthropic image with violent environmental violations and financial manipulations. Two key instances are discussed: (1) Piramal Enterprises’ pollution of groundwater in Telangana, fined by the National Green Tribunal (NGT), where a partial stay order was misinterpreted as a “blanket” one; and (2) his Supreme Court stay on the NCLAT’s 2022 ruling invalidating his acquisition of DHFL as illegal and irregular. The piece accuses Piramal of repeatedly seeking stay orders to evade accountability, links his actions to cronyism with figures like Mukesh Ambani, and references his wife’s alleged illegal tree chopping. It positions these as part of broader critiques in prior articles, emphasizing the suffering of human and non-human victims while questioning the ethics of wealth concentration in India.

In Defence of the Open Society: consecutive letters to Mr. George Soros on the India Question

The blog post cum letter addresses a series of letters directed to George Soros, focusing on the concept of an open society and its relevance to India. The author defends the values of an open society, like transparency and accountability, while criticizing the influence of powerful elites and the erosion of democratic principles in India. The letters argue that global attention, especially from figures like Soros, is crucial for safeguarding democracy and promoting justice in the country.