Cover picture updated Dec 30, 2020 Former prime minister Manmohan Singh had famously said that ‘minorities have the first claim on (the country’s) resources’. While this was hailed as a ‘secular’ statement,…
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How the BJP discriminates against Hindus
‘One one hand, the BJP puts Uniform Civil Code as a goal in its manifesto, and on the other, it pushes massive discrimination against Hindus.’ ‘This is not sabka saath, sabka vikas. Rather…
Understanding Christian believers: Jews for Jesus
When I first realized that Christians believed in the doctrine of “exclusive salvation via Jesus” and that non-Christians were going to hell, it came as a shock to me as a child…
Will our liberals support Madhu Kishwar?
Madhu Kishwar is a patriot whose freedom of expression needs to be supported by all, especially the liberals, argues Sankrant Sanu. The Indian polity is plagued by two strange situations, one of…
Kejriwal’s dangerous rhetoric on EVMs
It would be far more sensible for AAP to build on what they have achieved than to destroy what credibility they have by floating wild conspiracy theories, says Sankrant Sanu. IMAGE: Delhi…
War and Pakistan’s 3rd front
India is not making a choice of war over peace. Rather it is at war, a war thrust on it by a sick militaristic State, says Sankrant Sanu. IMAGE: Jammu and Kashmir…
The great game in Jallikattu
Some months ago, I had written about Project Thessalonica, an evangelical project that systematically aims to attack Hindu festivals and institutions. Tamil Nadu is a major battleground for the Church where it is…
Understanding Trump’s triumph: Fear is the key
While Trump played on fears about Muslims and immigrants, Hillary played out the fear of Trump, says Sankrant Sanu. IMAGE: Then Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump points to supporters at the end…
How to TAME Pakistan
‘While military acts such as the Uri surgical strikes are one option, cultural, economic and diplomatic isolation should also be part of the arsenal,’ argues Sankrant Sanu. IMAGE: Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz…
Worship and the Holy Dogs of modernity
One of the biggest strikes of Christianity and Islam against pagan and dharmic traditions is that of “blasphemy” or “shirk.” No bigger shirk than having companions for Allah or that of “idol…