Beyond the Flag

“The Tao nourishes by not forcing. By not dominating, the Master leads” – Lao Tzu Patriotism in India has taken a complex turn. While it is natural and good to feel pride in a nation’s history, culture, and heritage, I’ve noticed this positive emotion frequently devolves into something toxic: mindless arrogance and superiority. This, I … Read more

The Inferno of Intolerance

“For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.” – Matthew 23:12 India is often described as a deeply religious nation. But given the persistent tensions and hatred, one has to ask: are we truly “religious” in a moral sense? Stereotyping is an ugly practice, but the evidence of conflict … Read more