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Treasure of Faith
Hoards of Wealth in Padmnabh Temple Ram Puniyani It seems that in this profane world, the ‘Holy’ seem to be most monetarily wealthy. Recently the material goods of the men of God have come to be known more openly than before. Bhagwan Satya Sai of Putthaparthy, not only had over 40000+ crores of wealth; some…
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Islam is a Religion of Peace?
Listen to Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Douglas Murray debatIng Zeba Khan and Maajid Nawaz on the subject – “Islam is a religion of peace”. The debate was held on October 6, 2010. Ayaan Hirsi Ali Ayaan Hirsi Ali, author of the memoir Infidel, is an atheist and secular humanist. She rebelled against the oppressive laws…
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Attack on Kalanathan : Statements of solidarity
U. Kalanathan, Patron of FIRA and State Secretary of Kerala Yukthivadi Sangham Statements of solidarity received following the attack on U. Kalanathan: This is terrible, and I condemn the rowdies, whoever was involved in such a horrible action. I am asking all humanists and rationalists in Europe and the USA to express solidarity with Mr.…
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11 July: International Day Against Stoning
Prof Innaiah Narisetti has forwarded the following mail to us: Dear friends 11 July, the International Day against Stoning, will soon be here. Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani As you know Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani is still languishing in prison. The authorities recently mentioned her case saying that no final decision had yet been reached on her stoning…
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Kalanathan Attacked
U. Kalanathan, Patron of FIRA and State Secretary of Kerala Yukthivadi Sangham The house of U. Kalanathan, patron of the Federation of Indian Rationalist Associations, was attacked by miscreants yesterday (July 3, 2011). It is reported that the miscreants were angered by Kalanathan’s suggestion during a television debate that the treasure (estimated to be worth…
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Sleeping with the Enemy – Ramdas Athawalay allies with Shiv Sena
Ram Puniyani Electoral politics has its own strange logic. While Gopinath Munde, the leader of BJP was hobnobbing with Congress (June 2011), in recent times the leaders from Shiv Sena, Narayan Rane and Sanjay Nirupam have joined Congress in recent years, Ramdas Athawalay, of Republican Party of India, a party claiming to be the party…
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Why I am an Atheist
Bhagat Singh Bhagat Singh (1907-1931) [Bhagat Singh wrote Why I am an Atheist while he was spending days in a condemned cell in 1931. In this pamphlet he discusses and advocates the philosophy of atheism. This pamphlet was a result of some criticism by fellow revolutionaries on his failure to acknowledge religion and God while…
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Prabhat Patnaik on Ramdev Phenomenon
Prabhat Patnaik is a well known economist and a political commentator. In an incisive article written in the latest issue of Frontline (June 19 – July 1, 2011) Professor Patnaik says: Prabhat Patnaik Ramdev project is fundamentally anti-democratic, anti-secular and a disturbing throwback to our pre-modernity. This is because while everybody in a democracy has…
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M.F. Husain: Victim of Intolerance
Ram Puniyani On 9th June 2011, M.F. Husain breathed his last in a London Hospital, and was later buried in the cemetery in London as per his wish that he should be buried at a place of his death. The most celebrated painter of India, a thorough Indian and understanding Hindu culture much more than…
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Atheist Centre Celebrates Saraswathi Gora Birth Centenary, Sept.28-29, Vijayawada
We have received the following mail from Vikas Gora of Atheist Centre, Vijayawada, which is celebrating the Birth Centenary of Ms Saraswathi Gora: Greetings from Atheist Centre, Vijayawada. We cordially invite you to the Birth Centenary of Saraswathi Gora National Conference at Atheist Centre, Vijayawada on September 28-29 this year. It will be held at…
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The Vāstu Delusion
Exposing Architectural PseudoscienceArvind Prahlad Pakhale’s Searching for the Sun in Candle Light… forcefully dismantles the myths, superstitions, and commercial exploitation surrounding Vāstu Śāstra. Grounded in real estate experience, this book exposes how obsolete ancient concepts, fear-mongering, and pseudo-scientific dogmas are weaponized to fleece vulnerable homeowners, advocating instead for modern engineering, logic, and rational thought.
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Baba Ramdev’s anti Corruption Fast: New Face of Communal Politics
Ram Puniyani The police crackdown on people assembled to participate on the anti corruption fast by Baba Ramdev on the Sunday night, 5th June 2011, needs to be condemned to no end. As the police methods are, brutal by there nature, in their effort to evacuate the Ramlila ground, they did resort to the firing of…
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Baba Ramdev: Yogi or Commissar?
Ram Puniyani Ramdev has been probably the most successful of God men of recent times. He claims to have a following of over a billion people. There are an infinite number of people claiming that his yoga therapy and medicines work wonders for their health. Baba in a short span of time has built…
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Ramdev – The Nuttiest Guru!
Ramdev is the nuttiest of yoga gurus we have seen in recent years. Here is a sample of his wisdom retrieved from a recent interview he gave to Tehelka: On Cleansing Corruption If the black money from abroad comes back into the same corrupt system, how will it reach the people? That’s why the…
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2nd B.Premanand Memorial Lecture
In the 2nd B. Premanand Memorial Lecture, titled “Beliefs Without Evidence: Dangers of Faith-Based Politics and Culture in India,” Dr. Meera Nanda will examine two instances in India where the “duty to believe” only on sufficient evidence has been discarded: first, the Ayodhya judgment, and second, the reliance on medical practices centered on prana, vital…
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Copenhagen Declaration on Religion in Public Life
This historic manifesto, adopted at the 2010 World Atheist Conference in Copenhagen, outlines fundamental principles for democratic governance. It advocates strict state neutrality, freedom of conscience, equal rights for non-believers, secular education, and the abolition of blasphemy laws and religious courts to preserve scientific inquiry and individual liberty.
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Inauguration of the Museum on Method of Science
Press release announcing the inauguration of B. Premanand’s Museum on the Method of Science in Podanur. Despite facing terminal cancer, financial setbacks, and historical sabotage of the exhibition materials by political and religious vested interests, Premanand successfully revived the 19-panel educational project to foster scientific temper among the public.
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Premanand – A Life in Search of Miracles
In this May 2008 interview, rationalist leader B. Premanand reflects on his lifelong journey—from a teenage seeker in Rishikesh to exposing fraudulent godmen like Sathya Sai Baba. Conducted shortly before his passing, Premanand discusses atheism, science, yoga, and his unyielding quest to demystify miracles and empower critical thinking in India.
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Abraham Kovoor
The Militant Rationalist Who Took On the SupernaturalIn an era dominated by blind faith and unquestioned dogmas, Abraham Kovoor championed scientific temper with fearless conviction. From confronting high-profile godmen to issuing his legendary unclaimed challenge, he proved that rationalism belongs in the public square. On the anniversary of his passing, Kovoor’s crusade remains a vital testament to critical thought.
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Testing the Paranormal: Rs.2 Lakh Election Challenge
Ahead of the Karnataka election results, Prof. Narendra Nayak challenges astrologers, palmists, and all forecasters claiming supernatural powers. Offering a ₹200,000 cash prize, the Federation of Indian Rationalist Associations invites predictors to accurately forecast upcoming election outcomes, party seat counts, and candidate vote tallies under strict testing conditions.
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ALL SUFFER AS SOME ARE HOLY
Poem by Dr Keshava Rao
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From Cradle to Crushed Bananas
A Skeptic at Halu RameshwaraCan a murky temple well truly grant your deepest desires, popping up miniature cradles and cooked meals on command? Or does standard natural science offer a simpler explanation? Join a skeptic’s firsthand journey to Halu Rameshwara in Hosadurga to examine the legend, observe the surroundings, and evaluate extraordinary claims through critical thinking.