This article has become more relevant because of growing religious intolerance exemplified by the mindless killing of Dr. Dabholkar.
Archive - September 2013
A report on the Delhi Freethinkers’ Meet: Skeptics in the Pub
The concept of Skeptics in the Pub isn't new. Skeptics in the Pub meets take place in over a 100 cities and towns around the world, in over 16 countries. We are proud to add Delhi to this list.
Natak Dekho and Fight for Women’s Rights in Haryana
If you happen to be in Haryana and hear the call “Natak Dekho Natak Dekho” (watch a play, watch a play!) that’s us. In villages across the four districts we work in, Breakthrough and the Faith in Theater group is bringing...
A Rationalist in Ranchi
Narendra Nayak writes about his recent programmes in Ranchi.
India’s Problem with Child Abuse
A majority of people growing up in India would have, like I did, experienced child abuse to some degree, ranging from being beaten for perceived transgressions to emotional abuse including being isolated, dehumanized, constantly...
A Report on the Chennai Freethinkers’ 25th Meet
The Chennai Freethinkers’ Meet for the month of August was held outdoors for a change. We decided to join a Tree Walk organized by Nizhal (meaning ‘Shade in Tamil), an NGO involved in greening urban areas. Despite having...
Of Inter-caste, Inter-religious Marriages
On 7th of July I had been invited to Tiruchirapalli in Tamilnadu to take part in the solemnization of the marriage of one of our activists, Kali Muthu, with Kalpana. His parents and many members of his family were absent or...