Tag: Indian Society

  • Surname Privilege in India: How Dynastic Power Erodes Merit, Mobility, and Unity

    Surname Privilege in India: How Dynastic Power Erodes Merit, Mobility, and Unity

    India’s public life often privileges surnames as social capital, shaping access to power in politics, business, and culture. This analysis explains how political dynasty and nepotism in India undermine meritocracy, reduce social mobility, and erode institutional trust. Framed through a dharmic lens, it highlights shared values across Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism that favor competence,…

  • Delhi cab driver killing sparks outrage: prime accused arrested, call for safer streets

    Delhi cab driver killing sparks outrage: prime accused arrested, call for safer streets

    A cab driver in New Delhi was fatally stabbed after refusing a late-night joyride, prompting widespread concern over public safety. Delhi Police have arrested the prime accused, Mohammad Imran, and are investigating the involvement of three minors. The case highlights the heightened risks drivers face during late hours and the importance of upholding the rule…

  • Proven Ways to Spark a Baby Boom: Rethinking Work, Community, and Education for Families

    Proven Ways to Spark a Baby Boom: Rethinking Work, Community, and Education for Families

    Birth rates are falling below replacement in many countries, and the usual fixes are not working. I explore why fertility is declining—housing costs, childcare, income volatility, time poverty, and cultural shifts—and share first-hand observations of how families cope. I outline proven levers for a real baby boom: high-trust communities, free-range child-rearing, education reform aligned to…

  • Bharat: The Natural Home for Sanatanis (Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Sikhs)

    Bharat: The Natural Home for Sanatanis (Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Sikhs)

    “Bharat: The Natural Home for Sanatanis (Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Sikhs)” explores why India is the intrinsic homeland for these ancient religions. The post highlights India’s historical roots as the birthplace of these faiths, its rich cultural and spiritual heritage, and the preservation of ancient knowledge and texts. It emphasizes the socio-cultural practices and festivals…

  • Why the Uniform Civil Code is a Hindu Civilisational Imperative

    Why the Uniform Civil Code is a Hindu Civilisational Imperative

    This blog post delves into the imperative need for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) within the context of Hindu civilization and the historical impact of Muslim rule in India. It traverses significant historical events, emphasizing the limitations of enforcing Shariat law during various regimes and highlighting the nuanced interplay between Hindu and Islamic legal systems.…

  • A Fanatical Wahhabi Movement of 1857 that Nobody Told you about

    A Fanatical Wahhabi Movement of 1857 that Nobody Told you about

    The blog post uncovers the obscured history of the 1857 Wahabi movement in India, a chapter often misconstrued as the First War of Indian Independence by Left Liberals. It reveals the movement’s roots in Islamic fundamentalism, following the leadership of Syed Ahmad Barelvi, and highlights its stark objectives aimed at restoring Islamic rule. The narrative…

  • Hello New York Times: Time to Eat Your Elitism. This is India’s Century.

    Hello New York Times: Time to Eat Your Elitism. This is India’s Century.

    The blog post titled addresses the New York Times’ biased and racist coverage of India over the years. The post discusses how Western media, including the New York Times, has portrayed India as a backward and unscientific country, but recent achievements like the successful Chandrayaan 3 mission challenge that narrative. It delves into historical examples…

  • When Chapatis Forged the First War of Indian Independence: A Hidden Event

    When Chapatis Forged the First War of Indian Independence: A Hidden Event

    In this intriguing blog post, we delve into the historical significance of the chapati, a simple Indian bread, in the context of the 1857 Indian War of Independence against the East India Company. We explore the widespread distribution of chapatis across North India and its enigmatic role in mobilizing the masses, sparking conspiracy theories and…

  • The Hindu Joint Family as the Training Ground for Samskara

    The Hindu Joint Family as the Training Ground for Samskara

    In my latest blog post, I delve into the rich history of the Hindu joint family system and its profound influence on individual identity and societal values. I vividly recall the days when extended families, comprising numerous relatives living harmoniously under one roof, thrived under the guidance of a single family head. These families, despite…

  • How the Hindu Society Lost Access to its Own Culture

    How the Hindu Society Lost Access to its Own Culture

    This is the first episode in a series featuring an English adaptation of DVG’s 1957 lecture on Samskruti (Culture). DVG offers profound insights into society and culture, exploring facets like human relationships, attitudes toward work, marriage, and self-discipline, reflecting on a bygone era, and contrasting it with contemporary society. His discourse delves into the intrinsic…

  • “Kshatra: The Tradition of Valour in India” — The Book that Must Decorate Every Hindu Home

    “Kshatra: The Tradition of Valour in India” — The Book that Must Decorate Every Hindu Home

    Shatavadhani Dr. R. Ganesh’s ‘The Indian Tradition of Valour’ presents a remarkable exploration of the multifaceted facets of Kshatra (valour) in the context of India’s civilisational, political, social, and cultural history. This unique work delves into the crucial role of Kshatra in safeguarding and preserving Dharma while offering profound insights into the philosophy and essence…

  • A Ready Reckoner of Aurangzeb’s Industrial Scale Temple Destructions

    A Ready Reckoner of Aurangzeb’s Industrial Scale Temple Destructions

    This podcast episode delves into the extensive records of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb’s temple destructions throughout India, presenting a chilling account of over thirty Hindu temples ravaged in regions spanning Agra, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, and Karnataka. The extensive evidence from historical sources, including royal orders, chronicles, and scholarly accounts, sheds light on…

  • How Dravidianists Savaged the Tamil Hindu Heritage and Gifted Tamil Nadu to the Global Church

    How Dravidianists Savaged the Tamil Hindu Heritage and Gifted Tamil Nadu to the Global Church

    This blog post delves into the historical development of the Dravidian ideology in Tamil Nadu, tracing its evolution from linguistic separatism to religious separatism and the pervasive influence of the Church. The narrative revolves around the impact of Bishop Robert Caldwell’s writings and their role in shaping Dravidian identity, alongside the suppression of contrary evidence.…

  • Why is the Complete History of the Communists Still not Part of our School Textbooks?

    Why is the Complete History of the Communists Still not Part of our School Textbooks?

    The history of Communism in India is a contentious and complex one. The rise and influence of Communist parties in India have had significant consequences on the country’s political and social landscape. From its early days to the present, Communism has played a prominent role in Indian politics, often polarizing opinions and leading to intense…

  • THE 100-Year History of Indian Communism in Half an Hour

    THE 100-Year History of Indian Communism in Half an Hour

    In this podcast episode, I delve into the complex history of Communism in India, tracing its roots back to its founding in 1920. As a narrator, I take you on a journey through the various stages of its development, discussing its profound impact on the country and its cultural heritage. From destructive forces to a…

  • How British Colonialism of India Created a Nation of Beggars

    How British Colonialism of India Created a Nation of Beggars

    the British Governor-General, Wellesley drastically reduced the endowments given to Hindu charitable institutions from 855000 to just about 200000 lakh rupees in the Mysore kingdom. This had far reaching consequences not just for these institutions but for the