Violence Does Indeed Pay

An oft-repeated bourgeois affectation earnestly avows that violence does not pay. This supposed truism, comforting in the ambience of drawing room chit-chat, is belied by experience. A vivid example is illustrated More...

Tipu Sultan Originated the Salaam Aarati at Kollur: Vijaya Karnataka

Assertion : In an article in the mainstream Kannada Daily Vijaya Karnataka on 10 October 2013, a ritual practiced in the coastal temple of Kollur was reported. The following is the translated summary of the original More...

Media Ethics: something is Rotten in the State of Denmark

In his recent Asian Age article titled A week is a long time in politics, celebrated political analyst and columnist, Swapan Dasgupta observed that the credibility of Indian media has taken a nosedive as a fallout More...

Hindu Temples have a Role in Stifling Societal Change: Newslaundry

Assertion: In an article that examines Narendra Modi and Jairam Ramesh’s temples and toilets statements, Ranjan Crasta at Newslaundry makes the following assertion: …temples have long played a role More...