Unlike popular belief, there is some difference between a country and a nation. Nation cannot be assumed to be a fact of nature, like a country made of mountains, plains and plateaus. A country is a historic and geographic entity, while a nation is an economic or political entity. Country is more of a static entity, whereas nation is a dynamic entity that requires continuous re-structuring in order for it to win and hold trust of its people and the same reciprocated back by the people for their nation. Continue reading
Category Archives: Politics
Musings of a confused agnostic
“Each one prays to God according to his own light.” – Mahatma Gandhi.
For the first time, I have attempted to pen down my feelings on the concept of religion and god. Read my latest article on the-NRI
Posted in Personal, Philosophy, Politics
Preventing Another 26/11
On 26/11/2008, many people paid with their lives for the fanaticism of a few. The heart still bleeds. 26/11 is neither forgiven nor forgotten. Are we prepared to fight back if they plan another attack on our country? Read my latest article on the-NRI
Jai Jharkhand!
Jharkhandi music has its own charm. Through out my school days I was in love with a song. I used to play it day and night (also because I had just turned 18)! I heard this song recently after a long time and could not control my emotions. I’d like to share this song with you. Continue reading
Rage against the media
Radia tapes and WikiLeaks – where is the media heading? Recently India witnessed two issues where the ethics and integrity of political journalism was called into question. Is the old school unbiased journalism gone forever? Read my latest article on the-NRI
सौरभ राय | Sourav Roy 