I was going through India’s Crime Statistics for 2010. These records tell more about the failure to report most crimes in India rather than what the actual crime rate in India is. According to the government’s statistics the highest reported crime rate is in Kerala, followed closely by Pondicherry. Sounds odd? Well, let’s have a look at the comprehensive list below- Continue reading
Category Archives: Philosophy
The great Indian murder mystery
Posted in Economy, Philosophy, Politics
Respecting our elders
I often wonder why we should respect our elders? How are they any different from me or you? Are we not equals, irrespective of age or achievements? Well to get the answer, first we have to understand the world we live in. A lot of what we do in this world is purely on personal merit. How I drive. What I write. How I make a livelihood. But, don’t you think, a part of the credit goes to our elders too? Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Philosophy
The intention of Rashomon
All the greatest film critics over the past 60 years have interpreted Rashomon on their way. Some conclude by saying that truth is subjective. Some even prove the woodcutter to be the villain in the great Rashomon murder mystery, since he was the one who claimed to find the husband’s body, and he was the one who told the bandit’s version of the story. While the interpretation of Rashomon is a matter of great debate, the intention of Rashomon is extremely subtle and beautiful. Continue reading
Posted in Film, Philosophy
Say NO to FDI
I have been very disturbed lately. The only way to tackle the present economic crisis is by curbing monopoly ownerships. Amul and Hopcoms also promote organized retail. Are they corporate owned? With giants like Walmart and Tesco entering the market, I personally am very scared about our 60 crore farmers whose lives are being sold to people interested only in making money. I recently wrote an article on the issue on the NRI. Please read it for yourself and if you feel the same way like I do, get vocal against FDI.
Posted in Economy, Personal, Philosophy, Politics
Tagore and Gandhi
If is often said that Tagore was anti-Gandhi and non-patriotic. Who hasn’t received spam mails on the Jana Gana Mana controversy? Well, if Tagore was non-patriotic, he would have never returned his knighthood. Let’s understand how and where, Tagore differed from Gandhi. Continue reading
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सौरभ राय | Sourav Roy 