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“I speak not only to those who enjoy the blessings and consolation of revealed religion but also to those who face the mysteries of human destiny alone. The flame of Christian ethics is still our highest guide. To guard and cherish it is our first interest, both spiritually and materially. The fulfillment of spiritual duty…

In the US the debate around Critical Race Theory and whether it should be made a part of the curriculum is a sign of a progressive society. CRT, an academic concept that emerged in the 1970s, posits that racism is not merely the product of individual bias or prejudice but is embedded in legal systems…

Moral Foundations Theory, developed by social psychologist Jonathan Haidt and his colleagues, deals with how people’s moral beliefs influence their political ideologies and behavior. According to this theory, there are five (later expanded to six) basic moral foundations that serve as the building blocks for our moral judgments. Care/Harm: This foundation is concerned with nurturing…

Fascist leaders adeptly employ a multi-faceted strategy to strip their masses of ethical bearings, entwining manipulation and control to justify actions that compromise morality under the guise of national interest. The mantra of “Anything for the nation” is often used to rationalize unethical deeds as necessary for national security or greatness, blurring the moral lines…

The Israel-Palestine conflict is one of the most enduring and deeply rooted conflicts in the world, marked by decades of political, social, and humanitarian turmoil. Central to this long-standing crisis is the dominance of might, wealth, and power over the pursuit of peace. This piece will examine how these elements have overridden the quest for…

The theme for the G20 event held in India, a consequence of its rotating presidency and not an extraordinary achievement of Modi’s leadership, as claimed by his devotees, centered around Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam. Literally translated as “The World is One Family,” this profound phrase finds its roots in the Maha Upanishad, believed to have been composed…

“Releasing the rapists of Bilkis Bano and not condemning the brutal perpetrators of Manipur women violence are also cases of appeasement politics that seemingly favor the far-right neo-Nazis in India” After losing a golden opportunity to display brazen hypernationalism with the loss of the Indian Cricket Team in the ICC World Cup Final, the BJ…

The Italian Fascist Party under Benito Mussolini used state-sponsored sports events to promote a sense of national pride and distract people from the country’s political and economic problems. Does that sound familiar? Bread and circuses is a classical approach used by kings for centuries where they provide food (must be wine) and entertainment for the…

From Promises to Disappointment “Give me 50 days, burn me alive If I am wrong,” said an emotional Prime Minister of India after his government’s demonetization measure to bring back the black money hidden by the opposition during their 70 years rule in the country. “Na khaunga na khane dunga” (literally “I will neither eat…

When the British arrived in India, they wanted to learn about the region they are in, its geography, history, culture, environment etc. Because they wanted the British officers who will be administering the land to know everything about the region. And so many British scholars ended up learning several Indian languages including Tamil, Sanskrit, Bengali…