Let us say you have a Rose-ringed Parakeet as a pet at home. It is indigenous to India. Now, let it fly away. It will not remain alone for long. Through its unique calls, it will find other birds of its own kind and begin to survive in the wild, as though domestication had neverContinue reading “Birds of a Feather Flock Together”
Category Archives: FUTURISTIK
Lack of contraceptives led to the concept of marriage!
(I had written this particular blog in the year 2004 – https://gopalan.vesana.com/2004/05/lack-of-contraceptives-led-to-the-concept-of-marriage.html) I pity those women who show a lackadaisical attitude towards getting married, thinking it is a lifelong bondage that could impinge on their freedom of existence. It could undoubtedly be said that the concept of MARRIAGE was introduced by men, who readily restrainedContinue reading “Lack of contraceptives led to the concept of marriage!”
Gurukul vs. the British Schooling System
I see a lot of posts arguing that India should return to its traditional schooling system—the Gurukul—that existed before we adopted the Western model of education. The argument usually comes wrapped in nostalgia: Our ancestors had a superior education system; the British ruined it; we must go back. Perhaps. But before romanticising the Gurukul, it is worthContinue reading “Gurukul vs. the British Schooling System”
Social Media Forgot One Important Rule About the Real World
I have been noticing a growing trend for quite some time now. People are beating each other up, slapping each other, and throwing punches over the smallest, dumbest things. Every other week there is another viral video of someone losing their temper over a parking space, a minor traffic incident, or a few careless words.Continue reading “Social Media Forgot One Important Rule About the Real World”
The Positives of AI Women and Porn
I remember a story—or rather, a real-life incident—narrated by Osho Rajneesh in one of his talks. Osho and a friend were once sitting on the banks of Varanasi when they noticed a topless woman with long hair and an beautiful booty, draped in a transparent white cloth, taking a holy dip in the Ganges. TheContinue reading “The Positives of AI Women and Porn”
From Geography to Faith: How “Hindu” Became “Hinduism”
There is a quiet irony in the way the word “Hindu” is understood today. What most people consider a well-defined religion actually began as something far less rigid—simply a geographical marker. The journey from geography to religion is not just a linguistic shift; it is a story of identity, politics, and historical reinterpretation. The Beginning:Continue reading “From Geography to Faith: How “Hindu” Became “Hinduism””
The Strange Logic of Banning Social Media for Children
We live in a time of curious contradictions. A child can sit in front of a television for hours. A child can flip through newspapers filled with opinions, agendas, and carefully curated narratives. That is considered normal—almost educational. But the moment that same child logs into social media, alarms go off. Restrictions tighten. Moral panicContinue reading “The Strange Logic of Banning Social Media for Children”
Cooking was never a woman’s job
Humans lived in a large commune before they built houses for their own families. There was no cultivation or agriculture, and no way to save food for the next day. It is said that men used to walk at least 10–15 km every day in search of food. They either hunted or climbed trees. HistoricallyContinue reading “Cooking was never a woman’s job”
The Concept of Marriage
I see a lot of posts by the modern crowd on social media complaining about marriage ceremonies. They say weddings are a waste of money—where you invite relatives who simply come, eat, and leave. Instead, they suggest saving the money and doing a small registered marriage with just a few close friends. And of course,Continue reading “The Concept of Marriage”
Why Does the West Want Indians?
India may be the only country where millions complete their education in a language that is not native to them. From childhood, we learn to think, write, and succeed in English — a ready-made passport to global employability. We are also a people conditioned to move. At the slightest opportunity, we are willing to migrateContinue reading “Why Does the West Want Indians?”