Hathras incident and RSS / BJP defence of rape
The last few years have seen incidents of rape, where the BJP has stood with the rapists. This was in Kathua, Unnao or recently in Hathras. In both Kathua and…
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Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan, Jai Samman and the International Workers Day | Jayashubha
Lal Bahadur Shastri had given the slogan ‘Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan’ (Hail the Soldier, Hail the Farmer). This was in recognition of their contribution for national security and food security…
The Cursing Sants of Bharatiya Janata Party
Be careful while criticising the Government. Of course you will be anti-national if you do so. But now it is more than that. Now you have to face the cursing…
Jayashubha- Kanhaiya Kumar: An antithesis to BJP Fascist regime
In the current elections, a constituency which is attracting the nation is Begusarai Lok Sabha constituency in Bihar. The importance of this constituency is due to the fact that this…
Women Safety in India and National Pride: Reuters Foundation Report
With the release of the report titled ‘The most dangerous countries for Women - 2018’ by Thomson Reuters foundation which ranks India as the most unsafe country in the world,…
RSS, Mukherjee and the Mohan Bhagwat speech
The recent visit of Pranab Mukherjee to RSS headquarter had attracted a lot of attention among political circles. Even before the visit, concerns were raised over the acceptance of invitation…
Marital Rape Judgment, Gender Justice And RSS Position
The Supreme Court recently gave the judgment that sex with minor wife can be considered a rape but if 18 years and beyond, marital rape cannot be considered a criminal…
Fidel Castro: Lessons in Nationalism for India
A true nationalism never remains restricted to national boundaries but goes beyond it. It is contagious and spreads like a harmless virus which is helpful. It only lays the foundations…
Demonetisation And Terrorism
An argument which has been put forward in the recent ‘Demonetisation’ issue is its relationship with Terrorism. It has been pointed out that ‘funds’ either from outside or otherwise find…
Eradicating Black Economy or Encouraging Cashless Economy
The announcement of withdrawal of Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 notes is being described as a masterstroke, a surgical strike on the Black money holders and one tough decision in…
Uniform Civil Code And Gender Justice
The Prime Minister recently made a statement that he can’t allow lives of Muslim women to be ruined by Triple Talaq. He tried to pass on the message that he…
Questioning The Patriarchal Attitudes: A Review Of The Film Pink
Instances of rape are quite common in India. According to National Crimes Record Bureau (NCRB), about 93 rapes take place in India every day. Two different perspectives emerge in…
Reversing Affirmative Action For Upper Caste Elitism: Usage Of Social Media By Anti Reservation Communities
In Social Media one regularly comes across shared postings with originations from communities such as Índia against Reservation’, Índia against Caste based reservations’, Índia against Caste and Reservation’. The logic…
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