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The movement of Jewish people to the region now known as Israel and the displacement of Palestinians is a complex and multifaceted historical process that spans over a century. It involves a series of events influenced by religious, political, and social factors. Here’s a simplified overview of the key phases in this process: Late 19th…

Many of the leaders with authoritarian tendencies must be grappling with this question: “How do I be a dictator by not appearing to be a dictator?” These leaders have been empowered by a Democratic system where they are free to think and express their opinions reserved by freedom of expression vouched by the liberal principles…

A Union Minister in India attends a youth conclave in its state of Kerala and while wrapping up her speech she chants a nationalistic slogan and expects the crowd to follow her chanting. As the response from the audience was not as expected, she asked whether Bharat was not their home. She quizzes the audience,…

If you find the title to be provocative here is an alternative: Unveiling the Complex Interplay of Religion, Politics, and Violence in Modern Conflicts Religious conflicts have been a persistent feature of human history, often driving deep divisions and violence within societies. While no major religion explicitly advocates for hatred or violence towards others, the…

In the event of not finding a god, create a divine entity that will keep the faiths of people alive so that they can be herded with a cult of personality Shepherd. Add a bit of nationalism to this mix and we attain what Hegel said as “State is the March of God on earth”.…

The construction of a Temple for Lord Ram has been considered as an auspicious occasion by a lot of the population in India whereas daily cost of living still doesn’t allow people to have a sigh of relief. Fuel and gas prices are still making lives hard for many. Atop these hardships is the communal…

The Dravidian ideology has been a thorn in the flesh for the Fascist BJP government that social justice found a place in the interim budget submitted by the Finance Minister of India in Feb 2023.  Under Social Justice the Finance Minister read, ”…It covers all castes and people at all levels”. The caste system is…

In the era of rapid technological advancement, particularly with the emergence of Artificial Intelligence, the unexpected resurgence of religion as a divisive force has become a significant concern. Despite its ancient roots and often intolerant nature, religion has evolved into a cohesive yet potentially divisive animal instinct. This unexpected resurgence has led to religion becoming…

May it be Modi or Trump, it’s evident that they aren’t protecting any faith; instead, they are mercilessly slaying their gods. However, let’s not forget, God was already dead – we don’t need Pablo Neruda to spell it out. These populist authoritarians, in their relentless pursuit of power and ego-soothing, are willing to kill a…

Religion is not divine, it’s real. It’s not godly but it’s barbaric.  When someone says that they know their religion better than anyone else they do not understand it enough.  Because religion is not a fixed, determined object out there which was born in the same form and shape as today it is. As argued…