Negotiating Identity and Equality: The Intellectual Framework of the UCC Debate in the Assembly

Arun Anand Bharat commemorates ‘Constitution Day’ on 26 November every year as her Constituent Assembly had adopted the Constitution of the Country on 26 November 1949. It came into force on 26 January 1950. One of the key debates that happened in the Constituent assembly was on Uniform Civil Code. The issue was discussed at length … Continue reading Negotiating Identity and Equality: The Intellectual Framework of the UCC Debate in the Assembly →

Ambedkar Weaponised!

Neo-Ambedkarite groups in US, Europe invoke him to promote the very causes he opposed: religious dogma, separatism and ideological violence. This isn’t social justice; it’s soft warfare against Bharatiya unity in the guise of activism. Dr. Shailendra Kumar Pathak Dr. B.R. Ambedkar remains one of Bharat's most influential and tallest intellectuals, a fierce advocate for … Continue reading Ambedkar Weaponised! →

THE BHOJSHALA

Located within the Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh, India, Bhojshala stands as an ancient Hindu institution devoted to Devi Vagdevi (Saraswati). In recent times, it has become the center of heated debate, with the Archaeological Survey of India conducting a thorough scientific survey of the site. Bhojshala's significance lies in its multitude of layers, which … Continue reading THE BHOJSHALA →

Do we have a Robust Alternative to Electoral Bonds?

If bonds scheme was struck down to end opacity in political funding, will SC, HC judges declare assets annually to ring in transparency? K.A.Badarinath Electoral bonds have been demonised. Bond purchasers, donors to political parties and all elected representatives have been thrashed in the process. After Supreme Court struck down electoral bonds scheme what followed … Continue reading Do we have a Robust Alternative to Electoral Bonds? →

Sabarmati Express Carnage Brushed Under Rug by Fanatics

It has been 22 years since Islamic fanatics attacked Sabarmati Express train and burnt down 58 Hindu pilgrims within the train's S-6 and S-7 coach. After recent pran pratishtha of Ram Lalla recently, it’s imperative to debunk misleading narratives surrounding the attack on Ram devotees. Rohan Giri On the morning of February 27, 2002, Sabarmati … Continue reading Sabarmati Express Carnage Brushed Under Rug by Fanatics →

Swami Dayanand Saraswati: Vedic Scholar, Spiritualist, Reformer & Hindu Protagonist!

Hindus and Bharat are celebrating Swami Dayanand Saraswati’s 200th birth anniversary. He’s a renowned vedic scholar, social reformer & founder of Arya Samaj. He dedicated his life to reviving purity of Vedic teachings and challenging social injustices. Dayanand Saraswati was born as Mool Shankar on February12, 1824 in Tankara, Gujarat to Karshanji Lalji Tiwari and … Continue reading Swami Dayanand Saraswati: Vedic Scholar, Spiritualist, Reformer & Hindu Protagonist! →

Primer: Centuries of Perseverance; Ayodhya’s Ram Janmabhoomi Temple

The Pran Pratishtha, also known as the inauguration ceremony, of the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya on January 22, 2024 will mark the end of a centuries-long wait. The wait began in 1528-29 CE with the construction of the Babri structure atop Shri Ram's temple by the Mughal ruler Babur, and will finally culminate in … Continue reading Primer: Centuries of Perseverance; Ayodhya’s Ram Janmabhoomi Temple →

Supreme Court’s Historic Hearing on Amendment of Article 370 of Indian Constitution

In a significant judicial endeavour, the Supreme Court of India, led by a five-judge Constitution Bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Sanjiv Khanna, BR Gavai, and Surya Kant, was tasked with adjudicating a series of petitions challenging the Centre's decision to revoke Article 370. This bench faced the formidable task of … Continue reading Supreme Court’s Historic Hearing on Amendment of Article 370 of Indian Constitution →

Same Sex marriages: a zillionth question

A five-judge Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud comprising Justices SK Kaul, SR Bhat, Hima Kohli, and PS Narasimha, reserved its judgment on May 11, 2023. This followed a rigorous ten-day session during which senior advocates AM Singhvi, Raju Ramachandran, KV Viswanathan, Anand Grover, and Saurabh Kirpal presented their arguments on behalf of … Continue reading Same Sex marriages: a zillionth question →

Unsettling Judicial Overreach

K.A.Badarinath Open debate on legalizing ‘same sex’ marriages, stakeholders consultation must precede Parliament enacting a law. Courts have no role This is not the first time that courts have gone on an overdrive with judicial over-reach. Supreme Court’s stand on legalizing same-sex marriages is yet another example of its bid to trample on powers of … Continue reading Unsettling Judicial Overreach →