SC judgement underlines secularism

SC judgement underlines secularism

Sir, A majority verdict by the Supreme Court has made it possible to reaffirm secularism as a founding principle of our country India. the ‘church’ (or temple or mosque or gurudwara) and the ‘state’ should be separate. A Constitution bench of seven judges has come to a reasoned decision that religion and other features of […]

Looking Back at 2016: Highs and Lows

Looking Back at 2016: Highs and Lows

Sir, Every New year is an opportunity to look back on events and things that took place in the past 365 days. 2016 has brought its ups and downs, as usual. I’d like to list a few things that one would remember this year for. The loss of the great entertainers as the year progressed: […]

Looking back at 2006: A Roller Coaster Ride!

Looking back at 2006: A Roller Coaster Ride!

Sir, When 2016 began, nobody would have imagined it would turn out to be a spine-chiller of a year. Amid worst fears and high hopes, four significant events occurred that made all the so-called pundits appear foolish. First, Brexit happened: the Briton’s blow for xenophobia. It was a thumbs down for the supporters of globalisation. […]

Cancer awareness is Critical

Cancer awareness is Critical

Sir, Millions of cancer cases are reported every year in India as per Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said that in 2016 the total number of new cancer cases is expected to be around 14.5 lakh and the figure is likely to reach nearly 17.3 lakh new […]

Woman Power and Bollywood

Woman Power and Bollywood

Sir, 2016 has been a year of many changes and developments, big or small, be it in politics or Bollywood. In 2016, Bollywood was all about woman power. Women were depicted in a unique and extraordinary image when compared to how Bollywood has traditionally dealt with women characters. The recently released ‘Dangal’ had four female […]

Looking back at 2016: Enforced Patriotism

Looking back at 2016: Enforced Patriotism

Sir Patriotism is a value that most people cherish. We needn’t demonstrate it in visible ways. Unfortunately, a notion has emerged in our country that ‘patriotism’ ought to be articulated frequently, demonstrated publicly and enforced in such a manner that it will be an abject lesson to the odd dissenter. The most perplexing thing that […]

Transgender people and rights

Transgender people and rights

Sir, Patna Women’s College  organized a Christmas Milan at the pre Christmas bash for the transgender communities where nearly 100 transgender friends gathered. Coming fully dressed up ,they mesmerized the crowd with their song and dance . At the function, Mx Reshma Prasad came in front and shared her experience how the society draws a […]

Every day is Human Rights Day!

Sir On 10th December the world celebrated Human Rights Day. On this day many political conferences, meetings, exhibitions, cultural events, debates were organized to discuss all kinds of issues related to human rights. Several governmental, civil and non-governmental associations actively took part in the human rights day celebration. Most of the programs held at this […]

Dubious Ways to Claim People’s Approval

According to Indian government announcement, an App ‘survey’ has found that well over 90 per cent of the countrymen and women support ‘demonetisation’ (an inappropriate nomenclature, according to some) as a result of which Rs 500 and Rs 1000 currency notes became illegal within four hours of the Prime Minister Modi making that known on […]

BAHUBALI 2

Sir, Bahubali, directed by SS Rajamouli broke many records in 2015. And that is not just only in terms of box office, it entered the “Guinness Book of World Records’’ for having the largest poster of the movie. Bahubali has spectacular visuals and amazing special effects. Trailers of the Bahubali 2 had the highest number […]

A solution to India’s Problems?

A solution to India’s Problems?

Sir, India today is filled with unending problems. The newspapers, television, radio and day to day conversation, pollution, scams, poverty, unemployment, Bihar, Assam, Punjab, Kashmir, food, health, education, discrimination, terrorism, corruption and so on. Karl Marx once remarked. “Religion is the opium of the masses.” I feel today the problems have replaced religion. I feel […]

Dear Zindagi Intrigues

Dear Zindagi Intrigues

There is something intriguing about art films. They almost always strike the right chord. The last one for me was ‘Kapoor & Sons’ which I saw a few days back, it made me realise that each one of us has downsides and we should try to be accepting. This time it’s ‘Dear Zindagi’ which apprised […]

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