Variety

There is more to life and politics and current affairs. In this section, we attempt to bring you articles that talk about issues and experiences that matter on a more human and personal level

Eeny Meeny Mynie Moh: Polling Blues

Kansaratva - 30 October, 2018

“Are you a secret Modi admirer?” asked Meeny with menace in her voice.

Culture and History

The rage of the Malayali Hindus

Ananth Krishna - 29 October, 2018

The events of the coming days will determine the future of Kerala, and its Hindu Community.

Culture and History

A Ram Mandir at Ram Janmabhoomi is the people’s will and an ordinance is needed

Abhishek Banerjee - 29 October, 2018

The will of the people has to be expressed by the House of the People.

Books

Michel Houellebecq: The perils of secular atheistic materialism through the eyes of a French ‘Islamophobic’ intellectual

K Bhattacharjee - 29 October, 2018

A regular feature in all of Houellebecq's books is a narrator who is non-religious and has an extremely pessimistic view of the world

Culture and History

As BJP officially backs Sabarimala devotees, we witness the last rites of Communism in India

Abhishek Banerjee - 29 October, 2018

We are witnessing the last rites of Communism in India. Bengal is gone. Tripura is gone. Game over in Kerala.

News Reports

Know the man behind Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s ‘Statue of Unity’

OpIndia Staff - 28 October, 2018

Rahul Gandhi, compelled by his habit, tried using this astounding piece of art to target Prime Minister Modi

Culture and History

Sabarimala, the abode of Lord Ayyappa: The beginning of a Hindu uprising in India

Gunja Kapoor - 27 October, 2018

For a global participant like India, which is known for its cultural equity, it is very important for decision makers to resist from sounding aloof or foreign.

Culture and History