CHARVAKA

Rationalism. Secularism. Freedom

Minority Rights

  • Economic Condition of Religious Minorities: Quota or Affirmative Action

    RAM PUNIYANI

    Muslims in India continue to face economic deprivation, social exclusion and the consequences of communal violence. A new report proposes a religion-neutral approach to affirmative action, focusing on caste, occupation and socio-economic disadvantage. Can the recommendations overcome political resistance and help build a more equitable society rooted in constitutional values and social justice?

  • Intolerance Debate
    Intolerance has Gone Up due to Sectarianism

    CHARVAKA DESK

    A quiet rebellion stirs as revered voices return their honors to the state. Beneath promises of rapid development, deep sectarian currents erode the nation’s pluralistic soul. As fear supplants reason and dissent meets hostility, an ancient democracy stands at a grave crossroads. Discover how rising intolerance threatens to redefine the republic’s future.