V.D. Savarkar, an atheist, was not interested in Hinduism. His only aim was to consolidate political power under the veil of religion.
Tag: Hindutva
Debate: Dear Rahul Gandhi, This is Not the Congress that Nehru Envisioned
The Congress is hoping to revamp its image by inducting more young people, but my recent encounters with the Indian Youth Congress has left me more disillusioned than ever …
The Colour of Our Nation
'I'm the new curtain over the fourth estate.'
How Do I Define My Nationalism?
Gandhi's vision of nationalism is being replaced with Hitler's vision of Nazism, and as a secular spectator, this is disheartening at best.
When Will BJP Supporters Hold the Party Accountable for its Broken Promises?
The BJP's actions in Karnataka reek of corruption and disrespect for the constitution, so why aren't its loyal, supposedly nationalist supporters questioning these actions?
I Am a Muslim. Here’s Why I Wear My Religion on My Sleeve
What part of me would remain Muslim if I failed to comply with anything Islam asks for? What part of me would remain?
Censorship in the Times of Hindutva
The threat of censorship is brandished at any publication that unsettles the government and its perverse, often misplaced sense of morality.
Revisiting a Bollywood Song to Understand Our Radicalised Times
'Yaara Maula', a nine-year-old song about radicalisation, reflects our current realities and its potential dangers a little too well.