Concerted and continuing changes in the demography of the north-eastern states, which have already overwhelmed the indigenous population in several districts, are causing dismay and alarm among dispassionate intellectuals, ordinary citizens, and even concerned administrators. Political parties, however, have mostly turned the Nelson’s eye to the crisis brewing in several … Read More
From the time Dr. J.S. Rajput, Director, National Council for Research and Education Training (NCERT) declared, over a year ago, that all primers in all subjects would be revised and modernized, a concerted campaign of hysterical and apoplectic criticism has been mounted against the decision to update the history textbooks. … Read More
There is a growing sense of disquiet in the Hindu community in several parts of the country on the issue of state management of temples, particularly the attitude of certain regimes towards temples well endowed with lands and funds. While sharing the Hindu apprehension that this could cause closure of … Read More
