Jawaharlal Nehru
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Undermining Gandhi’s Legacy: Reflections on Martyrdom Day
In an era where systematic efforts attempt to erase Mahatma Gandhi’s monumental role in shaping a united India, this essay critically examines recent distortions around his legacy. From historical revisionism to ideological attacks, explore how his vision of secularism and mass consciousness built the foundation of an independent nation.
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Modi on Rampage: Reckless Abuse of History
History is increasingly weaponized for contemporary political agendas in India. This article examines how communal politics abuses both ancient myths and modern historical events—from temple destructions to the tragedy of Partition—to undermine democratic nationalism. It offers a critical analysis of the long-term colonial, feudal, and ideological factors that truly drove Partition.
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Resist Anti-Scientific Temper Forces
A Statement by Intellectuals & ActivistsJoint Statement • 20 August 2013 Statement on the Brutal Murder of Dr. Narendra Dabholkar We the scientist, rationalists, educators and intellectuals of the country learnt with shock and anger the brutal and inhuman murder of Dr Narendra Dabholkar. This murder is part of the series of attacks that have been perpetrated by anti scientific…
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Unmasking Misconceptions
D. D. Kosambi’s Exasperating EssaysFirst published in 1957, D. D. Kosambi’s Exasperating Essays: Exercises in the Dialectical Method offers a penetrating Marxist analysis of Indian society, history, and culture. Spanning topics from class structures and scientific freedom to the decline of Buddhism, Kosambi challenges both orthodox dogmas and bourgeois misconceptions, providing a brilliant, multidisciplinary framework for understanding India’s historical…