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India’s civilisational cohesion
Lately, Shri Mohan Bhagwat, RSS chief, has been speaking with renewed urgency about the unity of India. His concerns are not new. In truth, questions about the cohesion of the subcontinent have echoed since the passing of Akbar. During his nearly half-century rule, Akbar ensured that the people of northern...
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Faith, power, and nationhood in conflict
12 November 2025 | Prafull Goradia -
Nationalism and the fault lines of faith
31 October 2025 | Prafull Goradia -
Trump and His Tariff Dance
21 August 2025 | Prafull Goradia -
Minorities: Breaking down stereotypes
08 August 2025 | Prafull Goradia -
Significance of Ramayana in Karachi
29 July 2025 | Prafull Goradia -
Courts to shed delays, reduce vacations and embrace reform
19 July 2025 | Prafull Goradia -
Uniform Civil Code and Gender Justice
04 July 2025 | Prafull Goradia
Israel’s unease over Iran’s nuclear pursuit
Israel, surrounded by adversaries since its inception, has legitimate reasons to view Iran’s nuclear ambitions as existential. To downplay these fears is to ignore history, geopolitics and the chilling statements of Iranian leaders Over the past several days, many experts and television anchors have been saying that the American air strikes...
The world of dharmic war
Unlike the Abrahamic tradition of conquest and domination, the Hindu approach to war — rooted in Dharma — seeks justice, not territory; balance, not revenge The Hindu civilisation was first exposed to a new experience when Muhammad bin Qasim, an Arab invader, arrived in Sindh. He came from Arabia by land...
The civilisational ethos of war
War is often remembered for its devastation, but rarely for its restraint. India’s recent Operation Sindoor presents a radically different philosophy — one rooted not in conquest, but in dharma It is mostly overlooked that the purpose of war is to enjoy peace. This means that if one cannot avoid war,...
The symphony of retribution
Through calculated strikes and unwavering resolve, Prime Minister Modi delivered not just punishment, but a message: the canvas of Indian resolve is not to be misread Be it the history of Europe, or that of Asia, it is difficult to find an instance of what one might arguably be artistry in...
What the caste census can reveal
A caste-based headcount could bring long-overdue clarity to the true composition of Indian society. But with clarity comes complexity and a reckoning with uncomfortable truths While it is chivalrous of the Congress and other opposition parties to welcome the announcement of a caste census in the next round, it is more...
Revisiting the Places of Worship Act
The Places of Worship Act, 1991, was enacted to maintain the religious status of sites as of August 15, 1947 but there is misunderstandings about its purpose How the Places of Worship Act (1991) is being dealt with at present is due to many not being aware of how and why...
