How much a book impresses or affects me depends, quite obviously, on when I happen to read the book in my journey as a reader and individual. There have been lesser books that I have picked when I was starting out, when my ideas were nascent, that have had a much larger impact than more... Continue Reading →
I overheard this argument long back that has stuck through with me. "It has been about 60 years that you guys have had reservations. It is unfair. We are poor too. I think it should now rest on merit and economic status. The deserving and the poor should get the fruits of reservation. Not rich... Continue Reading →
How can you not see caste? The principle is quite simple. If you want to bring about equality, you need to take into account, be cognizant of, inequalities. Ever noticed the staggered start for a 400m race? If you are measuring who crosses the same finish line first, make sure you ensure they all have... Continue Reading →
It is very easy to say "I am against the caste system". In fact, it is so easy, that everyone says it. I say it too. Every now and then I try to see how exactly that statement reflects in my own real life - what it means to me. Within my own head, when... Continue Reading →
There are enough faultlines in people's lives without having to emphasize more. But it is these inconsistencies which push boundaries and gaslights us to trick sadness and happiness that make for engaging discussions. From these cracks of incontinent desires and beliefs flow our base emotions. Focusing on them you become one with the emotions thereby... Continue Reading →
Come, let us talk about Ambedkar. Please make yourself comfortable. Fold yourself into a comfortable sitting position. A cup of water or coffee or tea maybe? You know, this week I read an annotated version of "The Annihilation of Caste"(AoC). This I think was the third or fourth time I revisited this work. The first... Continue Reading →
In my first review of The God of Small Things, I dismissed the book as unworthy of a Booker Prize. I was harsh in the review because I felt the book was not good. While I still stick to it, I wanted to address the content of the book, which while done to death, and is... Continue Reading →
my love affair with Russian literature
Pandora's Box for Art Lovers and Beauty Seekers
As I navigate through this life ...
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