Category: Politics
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The 78-Year Illusion: The Myth of Indian Self-Reliance and the Betrayal by the Political Class
As we look back over the last 78 years of independent India, a profound, unsettling, and deeply frustrating question demands an honest answer: How independent are we, really? Since the midnight hour of 1947, a grand, intoxicating narrative has been sold to the Indian public. It is a narrative of sovereignty, of rising power, and,…
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Comprehensive Report: The Decline of Political Discourse in India (December 2020 – December 2025)
Executive Summary Over the past five years (December 2020 to December 2025), the landscape of Indian political discourse has witnessed a discernible shift toward increasingly aggressive, polarizing, and often derogatory rhetoric. As electoral battles have grown more intense—spanning state assembly elections, the highly charged 2024 Lok Sabha general elections, and the ongoing 2025 state campaigns—politicians…
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The Perils of an Extreme Majority: Does Absolute Power Spell the Death of Indian Democracy?
The Indian democratic experiment is often heralded as a modern miracle—a vibrant, chaotic, and massive exercise in universal suffrage. At the heart of this system lies the Indian Parliament, the supreme legislative body of the republic. However, as we have astutely pointed out, the relentless pursuit of an “extreme majority” by political parties raises a…
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The Tax-Ed Paradox: Stifling the Knowledge Economy Through Fiscal Policy
Introduction: The Fundamental Role of the State in Education The foundational contract between a government and its citizens rests on the premise of the welfare state—the idea that the administration exists to facilitate the well-being of the populace, with education serving as the cornerstone of national progress. In a truly progressive society, the government functions…
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The Illusion of Freedom: Independent India in the Shackles of a Colonial Mindset
Introduction: The Unfinished Transition Where is India going? This is the haunting question that plagues the conscience of the nation as we navigate the geopolitical and social complexities of 2026. We stand as a nation of 1.4 billion people, ruled by a political class that often seems insensitive, irresponsible, and increasingly criminalized. It is a…
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Why Has Indian Society Normalised Sexual Aggression, Objectification, and Violence Against Women?
“Beti Padhao, Beti Bachao” as a Voting Slogan, Not a Moral Commitment India proudly claims ancient wisdom, spiritual depth, and moral superiority. We repeatedly tell ourselves—and the world—that ours is a civilisation that worships women as goddesses, that reveres motherhood, that believes “where women are respected, gods reside.” We celebrate slogans like Beti Padhao, Beti…
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Is Watching and Supporting Cricket a Form of Patriotism in India?
In India, cricket is not merely a sport. It has grown into something far larger than any festival, national celebration, or cultural event. For millions of Indians, both within the country and abroad, cricket is treated almost like a religion. Stadiums become temples, players become gods, and matches become sacred rituals. Especially during World Cups,…
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Denial and Self-Proclaimed Superiority: Illiterate and Foolish Minds That Refuse to Live in Reality
We are living in the twenty-first century, an era widely acknowledged as the age of science and technology. It is increasingly evident that artificial intelligence and its applications across almost every field are driving modern development and global competitiveness. AI is now deeply integrated into medical science, agriculture, healthcare, defense, scientific research, and nearly every…
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How Arrogance, False Self-Esteem, and the Illusion of Superiority Have Rotten Our Lives: A Harsh Reality of the Indian Mindset
One of the deepest and most destructive problems in Indian society today is not poverty, not lack of talent, and not even lack of opportunity—it is the arrogance born out of hierarchy, the false self-esteem of rank, and the ego of perceived superiority. This mindset silently shapes institutions, workplaces, governance, and everyday human interactions. It…
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Self-Ranking in the Face of Unfavorable Truths: India’s Approach to International Indices
In the realm of self-assessment, human nature often leans toward optimism and self-preservation. Imagine a classroom scenario where a student is tasked with grading their own exam paper and ranking themselves among peers. Invariably, the student would inflate their scores, downplay errors, and position themselves at the top, avoiding any admission of shortcomings. No one…