Tag: Babri Mosque
Beyond ‘Temples of Modern India’: A Critical Look at Contemporary Religious Politics
When India became independent, Nehru’s ‘Tryst with Destiny’ speech set the tone for the future course that India planned to undertake. He pledged, “The...
Lord Rama’s Temple: Modi’s Milky Cow in 2020-24 polls!
Rama, the mythological god-king will continue to be the savior for ruling Hindu nationalist BJP in forthcoming Indian Elections in 2020-24, at least its...
Folklore and Mandir-Masjid politics
Akbar and his favourite courtier, Birbal were once strolling in a farm field. Akbar had an upset tummy which, he thought, was caused by...
Temple builders’ tests of serenity and history
On the chabutra in the outer courtyard sat some sadhus singing bhajans, while inside the main building under the three domes was the idol of Ram...
Open Letter to My Muslim Friends– “Do not build mosque on the 5 acres land”
My dear Muslim friends,
Honour the Supreme Court’s verdict on Ayodhya. Let the Ram temple come up at the place where the Babri mosque stood...
Kolkata Witnesses Largest Rally In Recent Times Called By United Left To Save Constitution and Secularism
Kolkata: Never-ending serpentine-like lines comprising the sea of humans comprising the common man, who came from different walks of life. Middle aged men and...