Prafull Goradia

Prafull Goradia

An open letter to Shehbaz Sharif

An open letter to Shehbaz Sharif

Friday, 10 May 2024 | Prafull Goradia

We tolerated terrorist violence for many years but when we could no longer tolerate it, we went to Parliament to do away with Article 370. But we did not resort to violence Dear Vazir-e-Azam Shehbaz Sharif Sahab, I have taken the privilege of writing to the Prime Minister of our neighbouring...

Exploring linguistic identities amid pluralism

Exploring linguistic identities amid pluralism

Tuesday, 05 March 2024 | Prafull Goradia

Underneath pluralism lies a nuanced interplay of linguistic identities, particularly evident during the electoral season India often claims to be a pluralistic society proudly calls itself a unity in diversity. No doubt, Hindu faith provides us with a strong shaft to hold the country together. Nevertheless, there is an occasional deviation...

LK Advani:  A Ratna of Bharat

LK Advani: A Ratna of Bharat

Friday, 01 March 2024 | Prafull Goradia

From attacking pseudo-secularism to pan-India moderation, it was as if Advani had given up his yesterday for the sake of the BJP’s and the country’s tomorrow The biggest sacrifice Lal Krishna Advani made was to distance himself from the culmination of the Babri edifice at Ayodhya. Understandably, the Hindu public was...

A monumental gesture of interfaith harmony

A monumental gesture of interfaith harmony

Saturday, 17 February 2024 | Prafull Goradia

In a display of interfaith unity, Islam embraced Hinduism as a grand Hindu temple was inaugurated in Abu Dhabi, symbolising a momentous shift in religious dynamics On the Vasant Panchami of the year 2024, on the desert plane of Abu Dhabi, history performed what can arguably be called its first dance...

The UCC as a reform for women's rights

The UCC as a reform for women's rights

Thursday, 15 February 2024 | Prafull Goradia

The UCC is often seen as an imposition of Hindu law on Muslims. The core issue lies in the disparities within personal laws, particularly concerning women's rights The Uniform Civil Code (UCC), in the news again now after the Uttarakhand government passed a bill in the assembly for enacting a law,...

Innovative Budgets: From Pitt to Modi

Innovative Budgets: From Pitt to Modi

Tuesday, 06 February 2024 | Prafull Goradia

With increased tax collection, drafting the Budget becomes smoother, allowing for the announcement of welfare measures and infrastructure allocations in the recent presentation Budgets will come and go. Most are deficit, though a few are surplus. And the odd one is interim, while most are annual. Others are about continuity and...

The universal appeal of Hinduism

The universal appeal of Hinduism

Friday, 02 February 2024 | Prafull Goradia

Lord Ram is not exclusive to Hindus, He is for everyone; anyone with a soft spot for life, fair play and kindness could be drawn to His life lessons While consecrating Shri Ram Lalla in Ayodhya on January 22, several speakers, especially the Prime Minister, emphasised that Lord Ram is not...

Charting a path for Hindu-Muslim unity

Charting a path for Hindu-Muslim unity

Monday, 29 January 2024 | Prafull Goradia

The historic consecration of Ram temple in Ayodhya signifies not just a momentous event but a call for reconciliation Every battle must end, so must every dispute. Killings are more easily forgotten than the destruction of buildings. But when a residence of the divine is destroyed, it is unforgettable. For a...

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