The performance of the regimes of Delhi, Maharashtra, and West Bengal in fighting the current pandemic is at the bottom of the ladder. On the other hand, those like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar have done relatively far better

Undermining the fight against the pandemic

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The nation’s fight against the pandemic is getting undermined by the inefficient functioning of the governments of Delhi, West Bengal, and Maharashtra. If a nationwide...
The much awaited event of the construction of Ram Mandir at the birthplace of Lord Rama is to begin on June 10th

Ram Mandir construction in Ayodhya to begin on June 10

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The construction of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya is to begin from June 10 by placing the first bricks for the foundation. The event will...
Several courts have ruled for the MirasiArchakas and still the TTD wants to waste devotees' money and fight the cases

Part 4 – Why is TTD against the MirasiArchakas? The Protectors of Rituals and...

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Parts 1, 2 and 3 of this series can be accessed here. This is Part 4. AP High Court rules for the MirasiArchakas It is pertinent...
The film, ‘The Judge’, shows a pattern in Love Jihad cases, which as an attempt to depict the typical liberal reaction of Hindus to this issue

On the need for making ‘The Judge’

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 The menace of ‘Love Jihad’ is widespread in India. Every day we hear about its occurrence in some parts of the country. While the...
From being independent of TTD, the MirasiArchakas were forced to be clubbed with others and subject to retirement age rules

Why is TTD against The MirasiArchakas? The Protectors of Rituals and Customs –...

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Parts 1 and 2 of this series can be accessed here. This is Part 3. Position in 2006 TTD decides to engage erstwhile Mirasidars as Archakas...
Despite a Supreme Court order, the TTD procrastinated in restoring the hereditary rights of MirasiArchakas

Why is TTD against The MirasiArchakas? The Protectors of Rituals and Customs

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Part 1 Synopsis: Acharya Ramanuja established the lineage of Archakas almost 1000 years ago The AP Govt. abolished the system of Mirasidars, Archakas &...
Minal Dakhave and her team have delivered the testing kit in a record time of six weeks, she took up the challenge head-on and gave the nation a new ray of hope

Durga – The woman behind India’s first testing kit

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Undeterred by her pregnancy complications, Minal Dakhave took up the challenge. Minal's indomitable spirit has earned her an illustration of Goddess Durga in her...
Part 1 of the series describes the history of how the Archaka system was organised and the lineage of the MirasiArchakas

Why is TTD against the MirasiArchakas?

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The Protectors of Rituals and Customs To learn briefly on the MirasiArchakas, here is a recap of my two-part article on Tirumala Issue - Major...
Since online activity and much shipping leave a trail, these adaptations may make it easier for law enforcement and others to track and catch cultural racketeers.

How will COVID-19 impact Cultural Racketeering?

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The COVID-19 pandemic is more than just a health emergency COVID-19 pandemic is exacting a human and financial toll unprecedented in our lifetimes. Statistics worsen...
The silver lining though is that after a prolonged lockdown, the governments around the globe are planning to reopen their respective economies in a phased manner.

Economic impact of COVID-19 – The hard lessons

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Planning to reopen economies in a phased manner will breathe new life into global trade and economy The human and economic devastation caused by the...