The Dharma of Collaboration May 22, 2016UncategorizedCulture, Dharma, Elite, SocietyN.R.I.pathi Indians are a funny lot. They say “Bharat Mata ki Jai!” at the drop of the hat, then don’t do the hard, collaborative work to actually ensure Vijay. They wring their hands at the present state of affairs, but … Read the rest
Thoughts about Bharat Mata on “Mother’s Day” May 8, 2016UncategorizedBharatavarsha, Culture, Dharma, Elite, Shakti, SocietyN.R.I.pathi At first glance, many of the anglicised (reluctantly or otherwise) may wonder why, on Mother’s day of all days, I would write a piece on the Clash of Civilizations. The more ardently suspicious of anything foreign may even say “… Read the rest
Cleanliness is Next to Godliness April 26, 2016UncategorizedCulture, Development, Dharma, Elite, India, Mahabharata, RamayanaAdmin A version of this Post was published at Andhra Cultural Portal on Sep 23, 2014 “Yessir, it is dirty. We are like this only…”, “It has always been this way”, “It is our kulchar, we don’t care, madam”… Go to … Read the rest
The Politics of Language March 20, 2016UncategorizedCinema, Culture, Dharma, Elite, History, India, Language, Law, PoliticsAdmin A version of this Post was published at Andhra Cultural Portal on September 30, 2014 Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent speech at the United Nations revived the old debate on “national language”. In response, conventional media and social media have … Read the rest
The Death of Romance February 14, 2016UncategorizedCulture, Elite, ICS, Regional, Romance, SocietyAdmin The following Post was published at Andhra Cultural Portal on Feb 7, 2015 It is sometimes said that “Analysis is the death of sentiment”, but I disagree. As with all things in life, balance here is required as well. The … Read the rest
