Summary: This article examines a form of victim blaming, where the “spotlight” of discussion and the “burden of change” are placed on the victim instead of the perpetrator. Doing this has the subtle effect of altering...
Archive - January 2012
Examining Our Commitment Towards Liberty: John Stuart Mill Revisited
India celebrated its 63rd Republic Day this year on 26 January, marking the anniversary of the implementation of the Indian Constitution. As citizens we must reflect upon the constitutional rights and liberties guaranteed to us...
Bhagavad Gita – Another critical perspective to consider adding to its armory of refutation
What struck me about the commentaries and other eulogies of the Gita, was that the authors seemed to look at the verses in isolation and whether unintentionally or not, ignore its relations to other verses and chapters and to...
Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence
Extraordinary claims need extraordinary evidence, writes Prof. Narendra Nayak while delving on the controversial Made Snana issue.
In Memoriam: Ajita Kamal, 1978-2011
On January 9th 2012, we were informed of the unfortunate and untimely death of Ajita Kamal. Ajita was the founder of Nirmukta.
Dress Is Not A Yes
A recent trend of comments by persons in positions of power blaming women for dressing provocatively and ‘inviting’ rape has delivered a fresh blow to the cause of women in the country.