When the people of Jharkhand fought for a separate state, their goal was liberty and greater control on their lives. But ironically, the formation of Jharkhand has, over the years, given greater control to their oppressors and consolidated the hold of corrupt politicians, industrialists and contractors on the masses. It is even more unfortunate that the leaders who were at the forefront of the liberation movement have turned into oppressors. Continue reading
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It’s interesting how some films manage to accomplish so much with their opening sequences. The 
Rural India is filled with examples where one man’s vision and hard-work have accomplished seemingly impossible dreams. May it be 
प्रिय भाई सौरभ,
उत्थिष्ठ भारत ” सौरभ राय ’भगीरथ’ के उत्कृष्ट काव्य-संग्रह की सबसे पहली विशेषता – जिससे मैं प्रभावित हुई, वह है इसका ‘समर्पण पृष्ठ’ और आभार पृष्ठ . समर्पण के और आभार की पंक्तियाँ कवि के सकारात्मक कोमल ह्रदय के पुष्पित संस्कार हैं … और जिस जमीन पर संस्कार हो, उसके शब्द अर्जुन के बाण और कर्ण के कवच की याद दिलाते हैं . उम्र के 24वें पड़ाव पर इस युवा कवि ने इतनी अद्भुत परिक्रमा की है कि प्रतीत होता है कि वेद,उपनिषद,युगों की अविरल बहती स्थापित भावनाओं को छूकर समय ने इसके उन्नत ललाट पर रोली-अक्षत लगाया है . 
If I were to recommend films for children’s viewing, 8 out of 10 films would be from Iran. Iranian cinema is known for its childlike innocence, moral values, rural beauty and poetic elegance. It is entirely different from the western media’s portrayal of post-revolution Iran, which paints a picture of war, repressive mullahs and fundamentalists. Propagandists still argue that the paradox is a direct consequence of the censorship there. The larger picture, however, is much more complex and interesting. Sankalp India Foundation
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The NRI is a popular online magazine dedicated to the vast and diverse international community of Indians residing outside India. I have been the political columnist here for quite a while now, with the purpose of forging a closer understanding between Resident and Non Resident Indians and creating a greater sociopolitical awareness amongst those who want to reconnect with their Indian roots. Some of my most popular articles, published in this magazine. Here is a list my articles published in the NRI-
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