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Though for a long while, the dalits and the janjatis, aka SCs and STs, were wont to get the rough end of the social discriminatory stick, yet it was only forty years after independence that Rajiv Gandhi occasioned the SC and ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989, but not for any holistic reasons. It was but a cynical idea to stem the growing political mobilization of the dalits outside his congress umbrella that ensued the weakening of their traditional support to it from the early eighties. That was precisely because, by then, their social awakening, political empowerment and educational advancement, coupled with the country’s growing urbanization, made them assertive as a class and aggr...

While Christianity and Islam are hostile to the Jews but not to Judaism per se, their followers are antagonistic towards Hinduism, the Sanatana dharma of the Hindus, and for a good reason. Judaism being the father of the Abrahamic  faiths, denouncing it amounts to theological self-deprecation but as Hinduism is outside their monotheistic Semitic fold, running it down runs no such risk. Besides, weakening its polytheistic hold on a billion souls would soften the path of harvesting them for their bottomless religious granaries.Even taking their proselytising urge in good faith – the Christian belief that without faith in Jesus, people stand condemned and the Islamic relief of a final tr...

Seldom, if at all, do the proponents as well as the opponents of the vexed collegium system delve much into the antecedents of its coming into being.So, here we go; first, in pursuance of a committed judiciary, it was Justice AN Ray’s elevation, by the supersession of three senor most Supreme Court judges in 1973, followed by the side-lining of Justice HR Khanna in 1977 for having been the sole defender of the citizen’s right to life and liberty during India’s infamous internal emergency. Then, adding insult to injury was the 1980 direct induction of Justice Baharul Islam, the jurist-politician, on the vaunted bench, all orchestrated by the dictatorial daughter of the autocratic Nehru....

Desa-mante matti-kaadoi, desa-mante manushu-loi (nation is not (its) soil, nation is but (its) people), wrote Gurajada Appa Rao, a noted Telugu playwright and poet, and Hindus and Hebrews, aka Jews, validate him, though differently.   True, all peoples and nations have their unique attributes but few, if any, had such travails and tribulations as Hindus and Hebrews as peoples, and India and Isreal as nations, remarkably with peculiar parallels and compelling contrasts. So to say, more than any, it is the aftermath of India’s independence and Isreal’s formation that highlights the lack of Hindu hindsight and the expansive Jewish foresight. The Hindus made their part of the ...

In what could probably be the most ironical ‘irony of silence’, the mighty Western world, in the face of the Quranic assault against its Christian faith in the mosques, madrasas and mohallahs that too on its own soil, had come to adopt the mute mode! Not only that, the redoubtable Pope of the day, in the Supreme seat of the Catholic power, whose predecessors ushered in the crusades against Mohammedans to recover their Holy Lands in Middle East, remains a mute spectator even as Islamist immigrants have been aggressively asserting their faith all over Europe these days.Just for the uninitiated, here are a few samples of the Quranic assaults against the Christians, and Jews as well, from Mu...

Marketing strategies that work for self-published fiction authors.Chuck Morgan, Crime Fiction AuthorOver the years, self-published fiction authors like you have discovered that effective marketing strategies can significantly enhance your book's visibility and sales. Understanding the nuances of your target audience, leveraging social media, and optimizing your online presence are just a few tactics that can propel your writing career forward. In this blog post, you’ll uncover various marketing strategies tailored for self-published authors, helping you navigate the competitive landscape with confidence and purpose.Understanding Your AudienceA deep understanding of your audience is crucial...

A hypothetical ‘Twist’ to Nehru's 'Tryst with Destiny'Mistaking it as some sort of an accolade by one of Modi’s so-called ‘andh bhakts’, the skeptics shouldn’t skip this for his mere presence in the subtitle.  Whatever, as a matter of fact, the historical facts vindicate his choice for this hypothetical venture, rather than that of Netaji Bose or Sardar Patel. It’s true, contrary to propaganda, Netaji caused the British-exist from India, confirmed by none other than Clement Atlee, the one who led them out. But given the turbulence of that time, he was not destined to become Azad Hind’s first prime minister. As for Patel, the people’s choice for the premier position, in...

Exhibiting an abnormal Abrahamic unity, the Christians and the Muslims, at odds with each other, the world over, combine themselves to jointly undermine the Sanatana dharma, aka Hinduism, in the Hindu-majority India. However, there’s nothing intriguing about that for both seek to expand their exclusivist religious footprints in the fertile fields of the populous republic with a political system that willy-nilly facilitates proselytization like nowhere else. Hence, so as to devise appropriate devices to tackle this Semitic menace that their chequered history makes them to suffer, even after their so-called independence, Hindus of the day need to delve into the cultish credos of these dogmat...

How Can Book Reviews Propel Your Self-Published Fiction to New Heights?Chuck Morgan, Crime Fiction AuthorIt's imperative for you as a self-published author to understand the impact of book reviews on your fiction's success. Positive reviews can significantly enhance your visibility and credibility, drawing in potential readers who rely on the opinions of others. In this post, we’ll explore how you can leverage reviews to build a strong reputation and ultimately boost your sales, helping your literary work reach new audiences and achieve greater recognition. Your self-publishing journey can thrive with the right strategies for cultivating and using book reviews effectively.The Importance of...

Understanding Algorithms: A Simple Guide for New Fiction AuthorsChuck Morgan, Crime Fiction AuthorIf you’re a new fiction author, you’ve probably heard people talk about “the algorithm” like it’s some mysterious force controlling your book’s fate. An algorithm is just a set of rules a computer uses to decide what to show people.And here’s the good news: once you understand what algorithms look for, you can work with them instead of feeling like they’re working against you.What an Algorithm Actually IsAn algorithm is a recipe.It takes in information, follows steps, and produces a result.On book platforms and social me...