Screw-ups and Systems

In Chattisgharh, innocent women die. A waste of young life. A carnage. An outcry that happens only when something goes wrong- ensues. Doctors are blamed. Government officials are crucified. Autopsies reveal no technical problems with the procedures. But tests reveal rat poison in some of the dispensed drugs. It may still be only contributory. Was […]

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Why I would fear a kiss

My recent posts drew a lot of questions from my friends: Would you kiss and fondle in public? Would you like your sister or daughter doing it? Isnt there something called culture? Is anarchy better than organised society? My answer would be a uniform NO. Except for the one about culture. I do think there […]

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Why people fear a kiss?

Ever wondered why many fear a kiss? Why the irresistible urge to police morally? Why do some fear a girl who wants to be educated more than AK 47s? It is more about girls. And women. One argument is that it goes against the strength of the family, the human pair bond, which forms the […]

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Why hypernationalism scares me

A few months ago, in Kerala, a group of young men refused to stand up for the national anthem when it was played before starting a movie. They were beaten up and arrested. He was alleged to have posted anti-national slogans against the country. Media judgement, lifetime in shame, court proceedings, jail without bail. Now […]

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