Category Archives: society
The difference between natural and supernatural
Some time ago, during a debate about God as creator, I found myself running into a wall with my atheist opponent who kept refusing to acknowledge anything “magical”. Funny thing was, I wasn’t even talking about anything magical. I was … Continue reading
Dialogue with a homophobe
In the last week, I have been in the middle of several debates with homophobes of many kinds. The sheer stupidity of the arguments make this post worth writing. Below are the arguments put forth by those seemingly violated by … Continue reading
On computer education in India
How did you learn your first language? I bet there were no grammar books involved. You weren’t subjected to critical studies and there were no tests to ascertain your level of intimacy with your mother tongue. You learnt by immersion. … Continue reading
The absolute disclaimer
How do I make sure people don’t accuse me of being biased? Simple! I dispel the notion that I am unbiased; because honestly, I am not. Like many so-called educated people, I have deluded myself and those around me by … Continue reading
Internet, the law, and Shiv Sena
Ajith D (19), a young blogger from Kerala had started a community against the Shiv Sena on Orkut. The community was critical of what it considered the Sena’s attempts to “divide the country on region and caste basis”. The Shiv … Continue reading
Right to cast a negative vote?
On January 28, 2009, the Supreme Court of India, with regard to a PIL filed by the People’s Union for Civil Liberties, asked the government why the right to vote should not include “right to not to vote”. I wrote … Continue reading
India and the myth of ‘minority’
Whether you think you belong to the Hindu majority, or the various religious minorities of India, I hope you will give due consideration to the concept here. I don’t know how you would like to define a minority. So let … Continue reading
Open letter to the media
Dear mass media of my country. I know you are analytical & highly educated people, and have my best interests at heart. But you are also blind. Allow me to explain. A band of murderers pops out of nowhere and … Continue reading
Open letter to the fundamentalist
In my home state of Orissa, in the last few weeks, Christians have been threatened, attacked, raped and murdered by people calling themselves Hindu. I want this to be an open letter to those murderers and criminals. Let me get … Continue reading