Viewpoints

Brothers All

Ponmala That we are many in one has its basis in the very fact that the whole of creation is made of the same fundamental particles. The differences started to emerge when these particles interacted with each other to form complex systems that are as different as a pebble and a child. As varied and […]

Desire for democracy: Affirmation of Singularities, Freedom and Power

Dr Nishant A.Irudayadason Professor of Philosophy and Ethics, Jnana-Deepa Vidyapeeth, Pune. Both Machiavelli and Spinoza develop an anthropology based on the idea of desire. The essence of human nature is entirely reducible to the desire to preserve itself. Human person is therefore primarily a being of passion. It is then obvious that politics must be thought of […]

IDOL WORSHIP

Ponmala The ideas of God and worship have evolved over time from the moment thinking man appeared on the face of the earth. Man started off as a nature worshiper who was overawed by the mighty elements of nature on whose benevolence and whims he depended for existence. Then followed the phase when these elements […]

AN AGE OF CONSPIRACY THEORIES

Ponmala If America is home to white supremacy, India is home to caste supremacy. Supremacy puts an individual over another by virtue of his birth. A dalit who employs a Brahmin is therefore inferior to his employee. A supremacist will fight tooth and nail to preserve that birthright. It is no coincidence that all supremacists […]

Why do Indian Farmers Oppose Modi’s Reform?

Dr Nishant A.Irudayadason Professor of Philosophy and Ethics, Jnana-Deepa Vidyapeeth, Pune. “No one understands the problems of the peasants.” It is with this cry of the heart that union leader Hannan Mullah explained why a call for a general strike was launched in India for Tuesday, December 8. The Secretary-General of the All-India Kisan Sabha, recalls that […]

THE WISE MEN FROM THE EAST

PONMALA Three wise men set out from the East, their eyes set on a moving star that to them predicted the birth of some child destined to be a unique king. Too tedious was their journey through hostile terrains and climes. The star arrived at Galilee and stood still over Herod’s palace. The wise men […]

Lessons from the American Presidential Election 2020

Dr Nishant A.Irudayadason Professor of Philosophy and Ethics, Jnana-Deepa Vidyapeeth, Pune. The long duration of counting ballots has surprised many people. This has fuelled suspicion for the most die-hard Trump supporters. The president had anticipated it in his speeches or tweets for several months, sowing doubt. Donald Trump has taken legal action. But it’s not just […]

A TALE OF TWO DEMOCRACIES

Ponmala Trump loses, Trumpism triumphs in America; Modi wins, Modism triumphs in India. That sort of symbolises both the similarities and dissimilarities that exist between the world’s most powerful democracy and the world’s largest democracy as of now. Politically, both Trump and Modi are birds of the same feather. Trump has hinged his wagon to […]

Eviction-facing Indian Catholics to fight Muslim charity’s claims

Goans oppose tourism project near 16th century basilica