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?”
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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”
When Food Becomes a Weapon: Beef Politics
A strange headline popped up recently: A Bihari bank manager in Kerala bans beef in the canteen. On the surface, it may look like a mere administrative decision. But scratch a little deeper, and it becomes a commentary on how cultural imposition works in India. In Kerala, beef curry is not some rare delicacy—it is a stapleContinue reading “When Food Becomes a Weapon: Beef Politics”
Rituals Without Meaning
Yesterday, I visited a Tamil Mariamman temple (not a Hindu temple) for a local function. The atmosphere was vibrant, filled with drum beats, chants, offerings, and age-old practices that have been followed for centuries. What struck me most was not the rituals themselves, but the fact that no one around seemed to understand why theyContinue reading “Rituals Without Meaning”
The Youth, Identity, and the Forgotten Economy
The youth of India today stand at a crossroads. On one side lies the promise of innovation, entrepreneurship, and nation-building. On the other, a dangerous diversion—fighting endless battles over religious identity, caste pride, and imagined historical grievances. A nation’s economy cannot be built by young minds distracted by division. The energy that should be investedContinue reading “The Youth, Identity, and the Forgotten Economy”
Even God Could Not Stop the War
Lord Krishna was God. Yet, he did not stop the Kurukshetra war. Not because he did not want to, but because he could not. That is the power of destiny. The Mahabharata reminds us of a truth often ignored: even divinity bows to the law of karma. Actions of the past, accumulated over lifetimes, must bearContinue reading “Even God Could Not Stop the War”
Devotion vs. Action
You are busy portraying your devotion, and God is busy checking your actions. This is the paradox of faith. Human beings are often caught up in the external display of religion — the rituals, the chants, the temple visits, the donations, the public shows of piety. We want to be seen as devoted, as ifContinue reading “Devotion vs. Action”
The Human Traps
To catch an animal alive, one always needs a trap. The snare, the net, or the baited cage all work because the animal, following instinct, walks willingly into captivity. For humans, the traps are far more subtle. They are not made of rope, wire, or steel. They are made of words, symbols, and stories. TheContinue reading “The Human Traps”