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The Power of a Plant – The incredible Journey of the People Farmer Stephen Ritz

Just finished reading the amazing journey of Stephen Ritz ‘The Power of a Plant” chronicling his mission to grow healthy minds and Schools. The book starts with the statement he made in his 2012 TED X talk “I am not a farmer. I am a people farmer, My favorite crop is organically grown Citizens.” It is not just the statement that is profound and you will … Continue reading The Power of a Plant – The incredible Journey of the People Farmer Stephen Ritz

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Love, Marriage, Religious Conversion and Underwears

We have all been reading in news that in India there are cases of “religious conversion and marriage” or “marriage and religious conversion”. I don’t know the order in which the events happen. One of the cases that has been in the limelight in Kerala is about Fadia and again there are two sides of the argument. There is one side that says that it … Continue reading Love, Marriage, Religious Conversion and Underwears

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Bangalore Mob Molestation – A Male Point of View

Much is being reported in news over the Bangalore incident on New Year’s eve when women were molested by mobs of men. There is public outcry, insensitive comments by politicians, some arrests and shame (not for women but for the men in the country). I don’t want to use this post to vent my anger but want to put out some personal opinions. Girls and Boys are … Continue reading Bangalore Mob Molestation – A Male Point of View

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Thoughts on Pope’s comment “women will be banned from priesthood forever”

So the Pope has the final word now that women will be banned from priesthood forever. Why should you care? Firstly Because equality should not biased irrespective of institution. Well any discrimination against women is a primitive society learning and uncivilized be it religious or non religious. This news or thought is not different from Sabarimala saying women cannot enter the temple if they are … Continue reading Thoughts on Pope’s comment “women will be banned from priesthood forever”

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Who said Atheism makes perfect sense? No it does not. Here is what makes Perfect sense.

Who said Atheism makes perfect sense? No it does not… Here are few things that make Perfect sense It makes perfect sense that an elephant head is the sign that plastic surgery existed long ago. That back then one day the plastic surgeon’s wife wanted to take shower and did not want anyone to come inside. So she asked a talking bull to stand out … Continue reading Who said Atheism makes perfect sense? No it does not. Here is what makes Perfect sense.

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Comments to Mohammed Alyahya’s NY Times post “Don’t Blame ‘Wahhabism’ for Terrorism”

Just read Mohammed Alyahya’s NY Times post “Don’t Blame ‘Wahhabism’ for Terrorism” and I think it is incomplete without some additional comments. So let us talk also about Human Rights and how religion and religious dogma aims at violating it in the Saudi context. I agree that the article is an interesting perspective and arguments that it is petty criminals who get trapped in the ISIS model might have … Continue reading Comments to Mohammed Alyahya’s NY Times post “Don’t Blame ‘Wahhabism’ for Terrorism”

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Radhika Apte is one of the Finest Actors; But some idiots just like Clips more than full movies

Radhika Apte is one of the finest actors in Indian cinema today. She is not alone in this group of fine actors. I would also add to the list actors like Tannishtha Chatterjee and Geetanjali Thapa. Over the past few months I have seen a few of her movies including Parched and Manjhi and the her role as Binodini in the Choker Bali Episode (which … Continue reading Radhika Apte is one of the Finest Actors; But some idiots just like Clips more than full movies

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Why you should not Identify as a Caste

We live in a world where many wish to say they do not identify themselves with the hideous Caste System. They do not publicly say they have a caste but carry their caste name with them. Some would say it is not easy to change. It might be a bit of work but it is possible. People change their names to match silly numerology mumbo … Continue reading Why you should not Identify as a Caste

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Hindi Movie Pink – A must see for your growing kids; Both Girls and Boys

‘No’ means ‘No’… ‘No’ in itself is a complete sentence…. it does not need further explanation.  When a girl says ‘No’ it means ‘No’, it can be your friend, girl friend, lover, a sex worker or even your wife. When she says ‘No’, it means ‘No’…. it does not need further explanation… it should be respected.. Pink is the latest hindi release starring Amitabh Bachchan in … Continue reading Hindi Movie Pink – A must see for your growing kids; Both Girls and Boys

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A humble response to the “Cultural Illiteracy” post in Swarajya

So after Amit Shah tried his Vamana Joomla on the Indian people I made a video that went viral as I think Amit Shah tries his Cheap politics in every possible opportunity. So the Video went viral may be because it resonated the sentiments of many Keralites who felt the Vamana Jayanthi reference was tearing into the secular theme of the Onam festival. I used the … Continue reading A humble response to the “Cultural Illiteracy” post in Swarajya

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