Illiberal India – Gauri Lankesh and the Age of Unreason

There are not many books that I finish reading in one sitting. This was one such book, and the reason is many. ‘Illiberal India’ – Gauri Lankesh and the Age of Unreason is written by Gauri’s lifelong friend and ex-husband Chidanand Rajghatta (Chidu). I bought it from the fresh books on the stand. I believe it was released in May this year. Just so you … Continue reading Illiberal India – Gauri Lankesh and the Age of Unreason

Gauri Lankesh’s KIlling – When Free Speech has to pay a high Price

In the morning when I heard the news about Gauri Lankesh’s Killing, I was first numb and then angry and I penned something but then waited. I decided to read more responses. I read several posts and references of ‘Hindu Terror’. But in my mind I said if the Assailants were unidentified how come people call out Hindu Terror so early. Yes there is a … Continue reading Gauri Lankesh’s KIlling – When Free Speech has to pay a high Price