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The Hindu Constitution of Ambedkar
Ambedkar rejected both the words, “secular” and “socialist,” which were later inserted by Indira Gandhi into the preamble of the Constitution during her undemocratic imposition of...
Is Narendra Modi anti-Hindu?
We hear several unhappy supporters of PM Narendra Modi, who had high expectations of a Hindu revival under his Prime Ministership, speaking up that...
“Idea of Bharatiya Exceptionalism” – Idea of Bharat International Conference
In this talk, I discuss the idea of “Bharatiya Exceptionalism”, what it means and its ramifications in various fields of activity. Drawing upon my experience of having been in the USA, I discuss as to how...
Ban against Cow slaughter: Need for a Constitutional Mandate
There has been a lot of anger and outrage at the recent killing of a cattle rearer in Alwar. Such private violence is totally...
My take on ‘Lest we crawl’ by Fali Nariman
This is my take on the article ‘Lest we crawl’ in The Indian Express dated 25th March by Fali Nariman.
There are some contradictions in the...
Unjust Sectarian Funding in Telangana
The much contested and awaited election results of 5 states including UP is out. BJP+ won a massive mandate in UP winning 325 out...
Article 29(2) of the Bharatiya Constitution – The Genesis and Purport
A look at how Article 29(2) of the Bharatiya Constitution took shape gives some great insights into the intention that the Authors of our Constitution...
Status of minority rights of Hindus and tribal religions in states of Bharat with non-Hindu majority – Part 2
Demography: Hindus as a minority in Bharat
As per the Census 2011 data18, Hindus are a minority in no less than seven states and one...
Status of minority rights of Hindus and tribal religions in states of Bharat with non-Hindu majority – Part 1
What constitutes a Minority Community?
The expression 'minority' has been used in Articles 29 and 30 of the Constitution but it has not been defined...
Uniform Civil Code – A Constitutional Obligation of the Law Makers
Bharat claims to be secular country. Secularism means religious neutrality and non interference in the matters of the State by religion and vice versa....