Casteism is often difficult for the outside world to grasp. For many in the West, it feels like a relic of the past — something frozen in ancient texts, not a living, breathing reality. But in India, caste continues to shape opportunities, access, and even identity in ways that outsiders often fail to imagine. ToContinue reading “Understanding Casteism in India Through a Global Metaphor”
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Why I Feel BJP Has Checked Rahul’s Horoscope Thoroughly
Congress was already on its deathbed when Modi became Prime Minister in 2014. After Dr. Manmohan Singh’s ten straight years in power, the party was left leaderless. Neither Rahul Gandhi nor Priyanka Gandhi wanted to plunge fully into politics—perhaps out of fear, or perhaps because they didn’t want to waste their youth in India’s unforgivingContinue reading “Why I Feel BJP Has Checked Rahul’s Horoscope Thoroughly”
The Two Extremes Who Respect Astrology
Over the years, I have been consulted by people from every possible rung of the economic ladder — the poor, the lower middle class, the middle class, the upper middle class, the rich, and the super rich. Each of them has come with different anxieties, ambitions, and curiosities. Yet, one observation has struck me asContinue reading “The Two Extremes Who Respect Astrology”
The Business of Greatness
The other day I asked my wife, “When you consulted astrologers before marriage, did you expect them to say great things about you?” Without hesitation she said, “Of course.” I replied, “But don’t you see around you that 99.99% of people in the world aren’t made for greatness at all — they are destined onlyContinue reading “The Business of Greatness”
Two Kinds of Horoscopes
In the language of astrology, destiny is never uniform. It shapes people in profoundly different ways, depending upon their planetary combination. Broadly speaking, I see two archetypes of horoscopes. The first is the fragile kind of strength. This is when a person shines only when the opponent is weak. Their victories are spectacular, but they depend onContinue reading “Two Kinds of Horoscopes”
Insight for September 5–20, 2025
This period indicates a major water-related calamity. The danger could manifest as a boat or ship capsize, flash floods, landslides, or even an avalanche. Unfortunately, the event points to significant loss of life.
Why Do the Oppressed Still Show Allegiance to Their Oppressors?
I have never understood why BCs, OBCs, MBCs, SCs, and STs in India continue to show allegiance to Brahmins—the very community that historically subjugated them through the caste system and rigid social hierarchy. The irony is hard to ignore: those who were pushed to the margins for centuries still bend in reverence to those whoContinue reading “Why Do the Oppressed Still Show Allegiance to Their Oppressors?”
Mundane Astrology: Walking on Fire, Burning Fingers, and Still Having Fun
For a Vedic Astrologer, making a mundane prediction is like walking barefoot on fire—there’s no reward, only burns. Yet a few astrologers with some backbone still take the plunge, daring to forecast world events while knowing full well that one wrong call could scorch their credibility. And here’s the irony: clients don’t give a damn. You can time aContinue reading “Mundane Astrology: Walking on Fire, Burning Fingers, and Still Having Fun”
Hindus mourning with Christian candles — a civilisational irony
In recent years, whenever tragedy strikes or injustice stirs the nation, we see one common sight in India: people marching with candles in their hands. From the 26/11 attacks to the Nirbhaya case, the candlelight march has become the default symbol of mourning and protest. But pause for a moment and ask: why candles? Candles are not Hindu.Continue reading “Hindus mourning with Christian candles — a civilisational irony”
From Blogging to Algorithms: My 20-Year Journey on the Internet
On April 9, 2004, I launched askenni.com. At the time, the word “blogging” itself was barely understood in India. Few people had social media accounts; many didn’t even have email IDs. Creating a website was not a weekend project — it was a commitment. It required patience, curiosity, and the willingness to speak into a void, hopingContinue reading “From Blogging to Algorithms: My 20-Year Journey on the Internet”