How caste-based meetings expose AP’s vulnerability to strife

Caste factor has acquired importance in Andhra Pradesh’s politics after bifurcation. The paradox of modernity and democratic politics in India is that while they have contributed to weakening the caste system, they have reinforced group solidarities based on caste identity. Unfortunately, these growing caste-based groups in Andhra Pradesh are making the state more vulnerable to strife

Of religions and religious animosity

Why has the world suddenly become a place where followers of every religion are trying to prove that their religion is the best? Why this slapping of religions in your face? Why this religious suffocation and loud cry? The basis of any religion is about the discipline it teaches us in our lives. The numinous experience which the believer associates

Why should my parents’/grandparents’ nativity decide my career/life?

I’ve been having this question on my mind ever since division of Andhra Pradesh. Yes, it has been an emotional decision rather than a logical one. But, ever since the Telangana movement strengthened, only one question came up. And, that was, are you from Andhra or Telangana? When did our parents’ or our grandparents’ nativity start deciding our careers?

War and/or Peace

With numerous opinions and perspectives doing rounds with regard to the bifurcation issue, I have always wondered about where people (supporting a separate state and those opposing it) are heading in this battle. With politicians from both sides vitiating the environment, people have clearly taken sides, including journalists. Every politician we see today in the state talks