Viewpoints

DEMOCRACY ON THE PRECIPICE

Ponmala Since the two hundred thousand years that the human race is believed to have made its appearance on the face of the earth, it has been on a path of relentless progress. Although that progress has on the whole been imperceptibly slow, there have been in between certain periods marked by giant leaps. The […]

Nehru’s Legacy and India’s Historical Narrative: A Contemporary Perspective

Dr Nishant A.Irudayadason Professor of Philosophy and Ethics, Jnana-Deepa Institute of Philosophy & Theology, Pune. Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer, in a joint statement with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during Modi’s recent visit to Austria, emphasised India’s crucial role in Austria’s post-World War II recovery, shining a spotlight on the enduring foreign policy legacy of Jawaharlal […]

The Dearth Of Prophetic Voices

Ponmala Indians were awaiting the results of the general elections with bated breath. Would Modi surge to 400 plus seats riding on the Ayodhya Temple wave? If Modi had achieved that dream of his, it would have sounded the death knell for Indian democracy. Happily, the BJP did not even get an absolute majority. The […]

Trust Deficit on India’s Election Prognosticators

As the sun was setting on the final phase of India’s grand electoral odyssey, the nation’s pulse quickened in anticipation of the exit poll extravaganza. This spectacle, a prelude to the Election Commission’s verdict, was not merely a forecast but a reflection of setting a narrative in favour of the ruling party. The seven-phase marathon […]

The Alluring Cosiness of the Cage

Ponmala A caged parrot has all the comforts a bird could hope for. It is well fed. It is well protected from predators. It is loved and petted. But would a free-flying bird envy it and do all in its power to enter the cage? No, it wouldn’t. If only to enjoy the freedom of […]

Legal Manoeuvres And Electoral Stakes: Arvind Kejriwal’s Release In Context

Dr Nishant A.Irudayadason Professor of Philosophy and Ethics, Jnana-Deepa Institute of Philosophy & Theology, Pune. Arvind Kejriwal, the former Chief Minister of Delhi and a formidable adversary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, recently emerged from the legal labyrinth, albeit temporarily, as the Supreme Court granted him provisional bail. His triumphant return was marked by a […]

The World at War

Ponmala After eight decades of relative peace, the world is staring at the possibility of a World War that could lead to the prophesied Armageddon. It all started with an opportunistic adventure by Russia’s Putin to resurrect the Czarist empire that once covered present day Russia and most of Eastern Europe, taking advantage of America’s […]

The Shadow War: Five Decades of Iran-Israel Conflict

Dr Nishant A.Irudayadason Professor of Philosophy and Ethics, Jnana-Deepa Institute of Philosophy & Theology, Pune. The deep-seated animosity between Iran and Israel has become a significant source of instability in the Middle East. The recent attack on Iran’s consulate in Damascus, which resulted in the death of several high-ranking military officials, has escalated tensions between […]

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

Goans oppose tourism project near 16th century basilica