Brought up by an Assamese father and a Bengali Hindu mother, for the longest time I didn't know about the cultural fault line dividing these communities.
Tag: nationalism
Watch: ‘The Nationalist Song’ ft. Ravish, Modi We Didn’t Know We Needed
Ravish Kumar thinks 'Rambha Ho Ho Ho' should be 'the nationalist song'. So I set Modi's actions to it.
Waters Of Hatred Have Reached the Chenab
I always thought of my home, Jammu, as a place of tolerance and tranquility. Not anymore.
The Yankee Twang Versus the Queen’s English
Do we adopt accents because we're insecure or because they protect us from racism and ignorance?
How Do We Counter The Rise of Toxic Nationalism?
It's not enough to just be against nationalism. The new political movement needs to offer people a vision of harmony and true democracy.
Hindutva’s Founder Didn’t Understand India, Nor Do His Followers
V.D. Savarkar, an atheist, was not interested in Hinduism. His only aim was to consolidate political power under the veil of religion.
Nepalis are Sick of Living Under India’s Shadow
Being anti-Indian has become one of the ways to exude national pride in Nepal. Both countries need to fix that.
Listen: A Song that Sums Up Our National Chaos
Hyper-nationalism, cow vigilantism, anti-Romeo squads, communalism, rising fuel prices – there's an increasingly hostile chaos brewing in our country (and in our heads).
The Colour of Our Nation
'I'm the new curtain over the fourth estate.'
Once Every Four Years You Can Cheer For Another Country Without Being ‘Anti-National’
As an Indian, what's the best way to avoid the month-long football FOMO? Put your metaphorical eggs into the German, French, Spanish, English or Belgian basket.