Category Archives: COURAGE

In the cruel annals of caste history, there lies an incident so outrageous that it still stings the conscience—the breast tax, or Mulakkaram, a barbaric practice in the princely state of Travancore (modern-day Kerala). A tax levied not on land, income, or profession—but on a woman’s breasts, and more specifically, a lower-caste woman’s right to cover them. Yes,Continue reading “The Breast Tax: When Casteist Hindus Policed the Female Body, and the British Put an End to It”

In today’s India, hatred is not always rooted in knowledge — it’s often rooted in confusion. A strange cocktail of inherited biases, WhatsApp forwards, political rhetoric, and historical wounds has led many Indian Hindus to passionately despise something — but what exactly that “something” is, remains worryingly vague. Ask a Hindu who rails against Muslims: “WhomContinue reading “Who Do You Hate, Really? The Indian Hindu’s Confused Resentment “

Somewhere along the moral highway of Indian society, we took a dangerous turn — one where we began to believe that a person’s diet could define their character. Particularly, we bestowed an invisible halo upon the “pure vegetarian.” The man or woman who doesn’t touch garlic, shuns onions, and treats egg as taboo — surely,Continue reading “The Vegetarian Halo: Why Greens Don’t Guarantee Goodness”

“I’ve got four opinions on every topic — one for myself, one for my close ones, one for society, and one for social media.” This may sound like a confession, but it is in fact the reality of almost everyone walking around with a smartphone and a mind of their own. In a world saturatedContinue reading “The Four Opinions We Carry”

The Dalai Lama may suggest that his next incarnation could emerge outside of China. In response, China may assert that any future Dalai Lama must be approved by the Chinese government. This tug-of-war appears ideological, even spiritual—but at its heart lies an old truth we often forget: No religion or religious leader has ever trulyContinue reading “No Religion Exists Outside the Realm of Power”

We often hear this analogy thrown around, especially in emotionally charged conversations: “A country is like your parents — you should never hate them. If you don’t like it, just leave.” Sounds neat and noble at first. But let’s sit with that for a second. Because if you truly believe a country is like yourContinue reading “If a Country Is Like Your Parents… Then Let’s Talk About That”

Once upon a reel in India, a muscular man with no education, no job, and no grasp of basic grammar punched twenty people, delivered a monologue about “respect,” and walked straight into the hearts of millions. Why? Because literacy is boring. Who needs degrees when you have abs, rage, and a catchy background score? IndianContinue reading “The Rise of the Illiterate Hero: A Bollywood Masterclass”

In recent years, there’s been a growing trend among some Indians — especially those living or studying in the West — to call out racism with fierce moral indignation. They tweet passionately about George Floyd, take part in Black Lives Matter marches, and are the first to cry foul at the slightest hint of racialContinue reading “Caste at Home, Race Abroad: The Great Indian Hypocrisy”

Imagine an India where the Muslim population stood at 60%. Would history have played out differently? Would the Babri Masjid-Ram Janmabhoomi dispute have taken a different shape? Would we today be talking about a mosque built over a temple — rather than the other way around? This thought experiment isn’t about vilifying any religion. It’sContinue reading “When Faith Bows to Power: A Hypothetical India With 60% Muslims”

Once upon a time, getting married early, raising children, and building a family was considered the ultimate expression of adulthood. It wasn’t glamorous, but it required something most people today would find exhausting — maturity. The kind that wakes up at 3 AM to a crying baby without complaining. The kind that works two jobs toContinue reading “Modern Intelligence vs. Old-School Maturity”