827 Articles by
K Bhattacharjee
Black Coffee Enthusiast. Post Graduate in Psychology. Bengali.
Opinions
TISS associate professor’s defence of Kejriwal’s ‘free rides for women’ stunt explains what’s exactly wrong with ‘Liberalism’
Ever since the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) announced free rides for women in public transport, liberals of various hues have been struggling to mouth a decent defence of this wayward policy.
Specials
Kolkata Beef Festival cancelled: Organisers claim it was apolitical, Bengalis say deliberate attempt to hurt Hindu sentiments
The organizers of the Kolkata Beef Festival said that they received threats and could not ensure the safety of the attendees. Therefore, they had decided to cancel the event.
Opinions
The campaign against Akshaya Patra: Fuelled more by morbid bigotry and vested interests than concerns for children welfare?
The Akshaya Patra Foundation (APF) is under attack again from motivated activists for its mid-day meals.
Opinions
The ‘Performative Wokeness’ of the AIB and what it tells us about modern businesses
The debacle of the AIB and its inner functioning only shows that 'Feminism' and related ideologies have been turned into a tool by businesses to increase their profit margins and expand their consumer base.
Opinions
Political consolidation of all castes: Narrative of BJP being an ‘upper caste’ party is malicious and another attempt to wound Hindu unity
The BJP will be acutely aware that they are dependent on this Hindu consolidation for its stellar performance and going forward, if it is to do well, then it has to further cement it.
Culture and History
The Great Cultural Revolution: The debate surrounding Raja Ram Mohan Roy’s legacy is symbolic of it
Raja Ram Mohan Roy was a product of his circumstances and viewing his words and actions in their proper context is important.
Opinions
The cooked up Gurugram ‘hate crime’ incident: A nefarious tactic to pave the way for a revolution?
The much talked about Gurugram 'hate crime' has turned out to be another instance where a crime was deliberately peddled to have been motivated by religious hatred without any basis in fact.
Opinions
10 things Narendra Modi needs to do in his second term to reaffirm his support among the electorate
It is of paramount importance that Narendra Modi delivers on certain core fronts to prevent disenchantment among the ideological electorate.
Opinions
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s myopic excuse for loss: Rahul was left alone, other leaders didn’t chant ‘chowkidar chor hai’ enough
It appears clear that the senior leaders of the Congress do not trust the leadership of Rahul Gandhi.
Opinions
Why Modi Matters: Sadhvi Pragya and the definitive shift in the Overton Window of the Country
Sadhvi Pragya's victory over Digvijay Singh is particularly symbolic of the cultural shift in the country.