Sanatan Dharma – what does it really mean – good and bad in every religion
Synopsis of the talk in the deshbhakt episode on Udaynidhi Stalin’s (DMK CM’s son – he is a film producer, actor and former politician) statement that “Sanatan Dharma should be eradicated”: Everyone talks about the good things in one’s own religion and tends to ignore or remain silent on the bad things or “weak points”…
Recalling Dr Ambedkar’s Prescient Vision of 1945
How do we see the calls for genocide and social boycott of Muslims in India in light of what Dr B.R. Ambedkar and the Indian Constitution say? India is beset not only with calls of genocide against Muslims by rabid Hindu seers in “dharam sansads” but also calls of many influential supporters of the Government…
27th February 2002 + 21 years – Majoritarianism in today’s India needs to be pushed back
साथियों आजसे एक सप्ताह बाद गुजरात दंगों के इक्कीस साल पूरे होने वाले हैं ! ( 27 फरवरी 2002 ) और जिस दंगे की राजनीति करने के कारण ही ! वर्तमान सत्ताधारी दल का शासन, आज भारत जैसे बहुधर्मिय देश के उपर होना ! देश की एकता और अखंडता के लिए खतरनाक है ! इसलिए…
Dr Suresh Khairnar – library
Dr. Suresh Khairnar, a Committee Member of SCH has published many articles, participated in debates and delivered many lectures. Some of these can be found from the links below: Articles published on the portal Chauthi Duniya Link of his shows It is likely the above and newer articles may appear in blog posts with searchable…
Savarkar versus Gandhi on the compulsions of Two Nations
It was Savarkar who wanted two nations – one for Hindus and a second for Muslims; according to him, Muslims had no place in the Nation for Hindus because they could not live together. Jinnah and Savarkar were of the same mould – only Savarkar was the mirror image of Jinnah. On the other hand,…
Civil Disobedience of Gandhi and the methods of agitations today
Gandhi had the persuasion and influence over the people of India like none else, however, it was not strong enough to meet the exacting standards he set out. Gandhi demanded much more than civility of the people before he would agree to join their agitations. The methods of protests were non-cooperation and civil disobedience. He…
Naseeruddin Shah on Hindi Divas
Naseeruddin Shah recites a poem on Hindi Divas 2 minute clip https://youtu.be/W3n1YuqOY-U
Health, Credibility, Legitimacy and Constitutional crises
I would like to highlight a few considerations from a political and Constitutional angle. Perhaps these would strike a chord also with Socialists of various persuasions. There needs to be National Mourning until the current public health crisis lasts. This would emphasise in a formal way to all in the Indian state the gravity of…
Ekta Yatra to be supported by Society for Communal Harmony
Society for Communal Harmony is a concerned citizens’ initiative since 1991 to promote unity and understanding among the people of India. It contributes in it through creative and constructive ways including cultivating the Constitutional values, support for efforts of promoting multi-religious togetherness, and interfaith dialogue. It is our belief that rule of law, economic-social-political justice…
Gandhi in September 1947 – stand for communal harmony
What was Mahatma Gandhi trying to do immediately after India became independent? Gandhi was trying to bring peace between the warring Hindus and Muslims in the aftermath of the partition. He knew that his attempt could result in his getting killed by the “lathis” of both the warring groups. Watch this short clip of what…