Ishwar Sharan's Blog, page 17

Regime Change: How the West creates an evil narrative – Rajeev Srinivasan

I hate to be a Cassandra, but a rising and strong India is not on the agenda of anybody but Indians—and, too, only some Indians. Others, and you know who they are, are quite happy to revert to the status quo of the pre-1991 era, when India, the alleged socialist paradise, steadily lost ground and […]

Challenge for Indian Muslims: The path to reform and reconciliation – Tariq Ashraf

The painful legacy of India’s partition, drawn along communal lines, has left a heavy burden on the Muslim community. In response, Indian Muslims need to go above and beyond to heal the sentiments and emotions of the majority community. – Dr. Tariq Ashraf The rise of right-wing politics in India seems to have solidified its […]

India should designate Canada as a state sponsor of terror – Michael Rubin

India can do Canada, the United States, and Western Europe a service by designating Canada as a terror sponsor for its safe haven for Khalistani militants. – Michael Rubin India is withdrawing its high commissioner from Canada after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau again accused India of masterminding the June 18, 2023, killing of Khalistani […]

Relations between India and Canada hit new low – Yeshi Seli

“The Trudeau Government has consciously provided space to violent extremists and terrorists to harass, threaten and intimidate Indian diplomats and community leaders in Canada. This has included death threats to them and to Indian leaders. All these activities have been justified in the name of freedom of speech. Some individuals who have entered Canada illegally […]

Beyond Bangladesh: When it comes to Hindu suffering, denial is the norm – Monica Verma

Persecuted Hindus are one of the most alienated and suppressed people in the world with no constituency of support. Thus, it is high time that the Hindu diaspora communities as well as those in India, whose conscience is still functioning, raise their voice against the torture of Hindu minorities in Bangladesh and Pakistan because the […]

India rejects ‘malicious report’ by USCIRF on religious freedom – HT News

“We would urge USCIRF to desist from such agenda driven efforts. The USCIRF would also be well advised to utilise its time more productively on addressing human rights issues in the United States,” – Randhir Jaiswal India has strongly rejected a report by the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), which flagged “increasing abuses” […]

The Hypocritical Left: Fandom is okay, faith not so much – Jahid Hussain

The Left readily celebrates the culture of idolising celebrities. Yet, when someone buys an image of a guru’s feet out of reverence, it is ridiculed and labelled as blind devotion. – Jahid Hussain Since the inception of religion and spirituality in Bharat, the objectification of a guru—his words, attire, and physical form—has been deeply revered. […]

Hindu society’s response to the Tirupati laddu controversy brings challenges – Aravindan Neelakandan

Political Hindu awareness is today necessary for the survival of Hindu society. If Hindus of India do not want to face the fate of the Hindus of Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh, they have to have political Hindu awareness. … Unfortunately Hindus have greater political jati awareness, which runs counter to political awareness. This is dangerous to […]

Law courts should not interfere in an individual’s spiritual lifestyle and choices – Mahathi Aguvaveedi

When a court begins to question personal spiritual choices and family dynamics, it treads dangerously close to moral policing. This approach can lead to infringement on personal freedoms, reinforcement of regressive social norms, and delegitimisation of alternative lifestyles and choices. While the court’s concern for the well-being of citizens is commendable, it’s crucial to maintain […]

Theocracies like Iran should stay out of India’s affairs – Monica Verma

Iran has chosen to criticise India based on unfounded allegations regarding the treatment of Muslims. Perhaps this is a “heat of the moment” reaction, given Iran’s current difficulties in the region, particularly with Israel and its allies. – Monica Verma This is not the first time an Iranian leader has criticised India over its treatment […]