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Savarna Students and the Shift to IITs/IIMs The pattern of Savarna (upper-caste) kids attending private schools until 12th grade and then switching to government-aided institutions like IITs and IIMs is a fascinating intersection of economics, social capital, and structural inequality. Private schools in India often provide better infrastructure, smaller class sizes, and access to specialized coaching—resources that give students an edge in cracking competitive entrance exams like JEE (for IITs) or CAT (for IIMs). These schools are expensive, so they’re already skewed toward families with means, which often overlap with upper-caste communities due to historical wealth accumulation and social privilege. Once these students ace the exams, IITs and IIMs become the obvious next step. Why? These institutions offer world-class education at heavily subsidized rates—tuition at IITs, for example, is around ₹2-3 lakh per year (as of recent figures), compared to private universities like Ashoka o...

The Hope Diamond, a 45.52-carat blue gem of unparalleled beauty and infamy, has captivated the world for centuries with its brilliance and the legends of misfortune that trail it. Currently housed in the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C., this diamond—valued at over $250 million—stands as one of America’s most prized exhibits. For some in India, particularly those driven by a sense of historical justice, the Hope Diamond represents a stolen piece of their heritage, mined from the Golconda region and spirited away during colonial plunder. Could India—or more specifically, Telangana, its place of origin—reclaim it from the United States? The story of the diamond’s journey, its tangled ownership, and the realities of international law suggest a quest as elusive as the gem’s own mystique. A Diamond’s Odyssey The Hope Diamond’s origins trace back to the Kollur Mines in Golconda, a fabled source of India’s finest gems during the 17th...

The Peacock Throne, an enduring emblem of imperial splendor, has long fascinated those who cherish India’s rich historical tapestry. Commissioned by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1628 and completed over seven years, this throne was a breathtaking testament to Mughal artistry, adorned with gold, silver, and an array of precious stones—including the famed Koh-i-Noor diamond, the Darya-i-Noor, and the Timur Ruby. Its canopy, supported by twelve emerald-encrusted pillars and topped with two peacock figures, gave it its iconic name. Yet, this masterpiece met a dramatic end in 1739 when Persian ruler Nader Shah sacked Delhi, carting the throne back to Iran as a trophy of his conquest. Today, voices in India—particularly from Hindutva groups—call for its return, casting it as a mission to reclaim national heritage. But the throne’s journey and current status reveal a tale far more intricate than a simple demand can address. A Throne Lost to History The original Peacock Throne’s fate after Nade...

ప్రాణులన్నీటిని దేవుడు సృష్టించాడని ప్రకృతి నియమాలకు విరుద్ధంగా, మా మత దేవుడే సృష్టికర్త అని మతాలన్నీ  వాదులాడుకుంటున్నాయి.ఎవరిది వాళ్లే గొప్పలు చెప్పుకుంటున్నారు..కానీ ఇంతవరకు ఏ దేవుడు సృష్టించాడో వాళ్లలో వాళ్లే తేల్చు కోలేకపోతున్నారు. ఇది వారి అజ్ఞానానికి,అసమర్థతకు పరాకాష్ట. సైన్సు పరంగా చూస్తే సైన్సు తేల్చిందేమిటంటే ఏ మత దేవుడు ఈ విశ్వాన్ని సృష్టించలేదు. ఒకానొక సమయాన బిగ్ గ్యాంగ్  ( మహా విస్పోటనం) జరిగి జడ పదార్థము నుండి ఈ విశ్వం పరిణామం చెందిందని తేల్చివేసింది. ఈ విశ్వం ఇంకా విస్తరిస్తూనే ఉందని ఈ విశ్వంలో ఉన్న నక్షత్రాలు గ్రహాలు ఉపగ్రహాలన్నీ మన భూమి కూడా వివిధ సమయాల్లో ఏర్పడ్డాయని చెప్తోంది. ఒక మహా పురుషుడి  ముఖము నుండి ఛాతీనుండి, తొడలనుండి, పాదాల నుండి మనుషులు పుట్టారని  సహజమైన, ప్రకృతికి విరుద్ధంగా దుష్ట భావనలకు తెరలేపింది ఎవరు? మనుషులను  వర్ణాలుగా,  వర్గాలుగా,  కులాలుగా,  మతాలుగా విభజించి, కొన్ని వర్గాలను బానిసలుగా చేసి మనుషులను సమానత్వానికి  దూరం చేసింది ఎవరు? సమాజంలో మూఢనమ్మకాలు, మత మూర్ఖత్వం, దుష్ట సంప్రదాయాలు పెంచేవారు ఎవరు? కొన్ని...

The term "South India" evokes images of vibrant cultures, Dravidian languages, and the lush landscapes of the Indian Peninsula. Yet, its geographical and historical boundaries have long been a matter of debate. Was South India the expansive Indian Peninsula defined by the Narmada-Mahanadi line, or was it the more culturally distinct region below the Godavari River? The answer depends on the lens—geographical, historical, or cultural—through which we view it. The Narmada-Mahanadi Line: A Geological Divide One way to define South India is through the Narmada-Mahanadi line, a natural boundary often used to separate the northern plains from the Deccan Plateau and the broader Indian Peninsula. The Narmada River, flowing westward through central India, and the Mahanadi River, coursing eastward, together form a rough demarcation between the fertile Indo-Gangetic Plain and the rugged, elevated Deccan. South of this line lies peninsular India, stretching all the way to Kan...

𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐎 𝐎𝐍 𝐌𝐈𝐃𝐃𝐋𝐄 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒  𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐢 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐞, 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟑 𝐏𝐌𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐦 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝𝐧’𝐭  ▪️PM Modi has taken us back to the pre-British Raj  • Average middle class income as a base is ₹2.6 lakh per year or ₹22,000 per month • Which makes share of India’s middle class in national income at levels of 1820, even before the colonial rule began  • The rich are today richer than in 1820 • The poor have drowned deeper into poverty ▪️India has one of the lowest wages in the world - skilled & unskilled • ILO data shows average hourly wage of an Indian worker 5th lowest in the world  • Even someone with an advanced degree and doing a skilled job paid world’s seventh lowest wages  ▪️What is Middle Class spending on? • A decade ago largest share of urban non-food expense was education  • Now it’s transportation, which is just going to places  ▪️Middle Class India saving less, borrowing more  • Indi...

India's official data shows 60% of workers are "self-employed" - but this statistic hides a crucial reality. Only 6% of these individuals actually employ others. For most, self-employment isn't entrepreneurship but a last resort when better jobs aren't available. Only 6% of India's self-employed actually hire other workers. The remaining 94% either work solo or help family members without pay—often in marginal operations just to survive. The income gap tells the real story: self-employed workers earn about ₹13,200 monthly compared to ₹20,700 for salaried employees. That's ₹7,000 less every month or 50% higher earnings for those with regular jobs. Regional patterns further reveal that self-employment isn't driven by entrepreneurial spirit. It's highest in India's least industrialized states like Uttar Pradesh (75% self-employed) and lower in industrialized states like Tamil Nadu (33%).

MOHAN GURUSWAMY: Andhra and Bihar: SCS for two very dissimilar states. It's time to electirally punish Nitish Kumar and Modi . It's a matter of great shame that the CM of the state that most deserves a Special Category Status (SCS), Nitish Kumar of Bihar, is rather cheerfully cohabiting with the BJP in the state, which denies Bihar that. By not insisting on SCS for Bihar, Nitish Kumar has betrayed the long betrayed people of Bihar. He must now be punished for this and finally put to pasture. Aristotle very famously said that it is an injustice to treat equals as unequal’s, just as it is an injustice to treat unequal’s as equals. We are generally agreed that inequality is an injustice, but inequality is inevitable. But the redress of inequality between people and between regions has always been a driving concern. Though the achievement of a greater equity between people and regions in India was not explicitly stated in the Constitution, the very notions of a socialistic society ...

From Martyrdom to Mastery: Hindu Beneficiaries and the Maratha Resurgence After Sambhaji’s Death The execution of Sambhaji Bhosale, the second Chhatrapati of the Maratha Empire, on March 11, 1689, by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb was a moment of profound crisis. Captured at Sangameshwar through the treachery of Ganoji Shirke and tortured to death at Tulapur for refusing to convert to Islam, Sambhaji’s demise could have signaled the collapse of the Maratha state. Yet, this brutal act ignited a fierce resurgence, elevating Hindu leaders who turned grief into grit. Far from breaking the Marathas, Sambhaji’s martyrdom galvanized a resistance that not only survived Aurangzeb’s onslaught but laid the foundation for an empire that would dominate India in the 18th century. This article explores the key Hindu beneficiaries—both immediate and long-term—who emerged from this pivotal moment, their contributions, and the broader impact on Hindu society and India’s political landscape. Rajaram Bhosale: T...

The Big Picture : India’s federal structure faces a stress test as the 2026 delimitation looms, pitting states against each other over political representation. Southern leaders, especially from Telangana, argue the current system undermines cooperative federalism, exposing deep challenges in balancing power between the Union and states. What’s Happening: Telangana’s Cry : CM Revanth Anumula demands South India’s Lok Sabha share rise to 33% (from 24%) and an exemption from population-based delimitation, claiming the South’s nation-building role is at risk. BRS’s KTR pushes for a Union that acts as a “big brother,” not a “big boss,” under #CooperativeFederalism. The Divide : Southern states, with controlled population growth, fear losing seats to northern giants like Uttar Pradesh, threatening their federal clout. Key Federalism Challenges: Equity vs. Democrac y: Population-based delimitation aligns with “one person, one vote” but punishes states that curbed growth—a federal fairnes...

The Big Picture: India’s looming post-2026 delimitation—redrawing parliamentary and assembly seats—has sparked a north-south divide over fair representation. Telangana leaders are leading the charge, demanding equity for southern states, while alternative solutions aim to balance democracy and federalism Telangana’s Stance: Chief Minister Revanth Anumula : Calls for ending “delimitation against the South and Punjab,” proposing an exemption from population-based formulas (like UTs and Northeast states) and boosting South India’s Lok Sabha share from 24% (130/543 seats) to 33%. BRS Leader KTR : Slams BJP, pushes for cooperative federalism where the Union acts as a “big brother, not big boss,” empowering growth-driving states for India’s 2047 superpower goal. Why It Matters: Southern states fear losing political clout to high-population northern states like Uttar Pradesh, despite their economic and governance contributions. Other Proposals : More Assembly Seats : Increase state assem...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hyderabad , March 19, 2025   Congress Government’s Budget: A Shameless Betrayal of Backward Classes The Blue India Party unequivocally condemns the Congress-led state government’s ₹3,05,000 crore budget—a disgraceful document that exposes the ruling party’s contempt for Backward Classes (BCs). Far from delivering the promised “people’s governance,” this budget is a slap in the face to BCs, cementing a regime that serves the elite while trampling the marginalized underfoot. A Budget of Blatant Injustice The allocations lay bare the government’s callous neglect:   1. BCs, 46.25% of the population, are insulted with a measly 3.74% (₹11,405 crore).   2. Scheduled Castes (SCs), at 17.43%, get 13.19% (₹40,232 crore)—still short of their due.   3. Scheduled Tribes (STs), at 10.45%, receive 5.63% (₹17,169 crore)—barely half their share.   4. Minorities, 14% of the populace, are tossed a pitiful 1.18% (₹3,591 crore). For BCs...

A provocative book digs into the myths of India’s ancient past NEW DELHI, March 18, 2025 – In a nation where history doubles as identity, few dare to question the sacred cows of the past. Rajeev Patel is not one of them. His book, " Bhram Ka Pulinda" ("A Bundle of Illusions"), now in its fourth edition since 2023, is a 248-page assault on the orthodoxies that have long shaped India’s understanding of its antiquity. Published by Samyak Prakashan, a Delhi-based house fond of contrarian voices, it’s less a scholarly treatise than a gauntlet thrown at the feet of traditionalists. Patel’s target is what he calls the “illusions” of Indian history—narratives woven from Vedic hymns, Sanskrit’s supposed primacy, and the neat lineage of Hinduism and Buddhism. Armed with archaeological evidence and a skeptic’s eye, he aims to prise apart these threads, offering a vision of the past that’s as unsettling as it is intriguing. Beneath the Vedic Veil Start with the Vedas, those a...

 "Bhram Ka Pulinda" by Rajeev Patel summary based on the book’s themes, intent, and content as inferred from reviews, publisher descriptions, and reader feedback. Specific details about its arguments are pieced together from these sources, as the full text isn’t accessible for a direct analysis here. Overview Title: Bhram Ka Pulinda (भ्रम का पुलिंदा) – "A Bundle of Illusions" Author: Rajeev Patel Publisher: Samyak Prakashan, New Delhi Length: 248 pages (4th edition, paperback, 2023) ISBN: 978-93-83871-44-5 Language: Hindi Genre: Historical Non-fiction / Revisionist History Core Themes and Arguments The book is a critique of what the author perceives as myths or illusions perpetuated in mainstream Indian historical narratives, particularly those influenced by Brahmanical or Vedic orthodoxy. Rajeev Patel uses archaeological evidence and logical reasoning to challenge these "illusions." Here are the key specifics based on available insights: Reevaluation of V...

MOHAN GURUSWAMY There is a vast and mostly forested region spanning almost the entire midriff of India, from Orissa to Gujarat, lying between the westbound Narmada and eastbound Godavari rivers. Bounded by mountain ranges like the Vindhya, Satpura, Mahadeo, Meykul, and Abujhmar, this area was once the main home of the original autochthonous Indian, the Adivasi. While it is inhabited by many tribal groups, the largest among them, the Gonds, dominated the region. The earliest Gond kingdom dates back to the 10th century, with Gond Rajas maintaining a relatively independent existence until the 18th century, albeit under nominal Mughal suzerainty.   The renowned historian Jadunath Sarkar records:   " In the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, much of the modern Central Provinces (today’s Madhya Pradesh) were under the sway of aboriginal Gond chiefs and was known as Gondwana. A Mughal invasion and the sack of the capital crippled the great Gond kingdom of Garh...