Divine People and their theories

Prafullachandra Natwarlal Bhagwati, former Chief Justice of India, is no ordinary man, not even an ordinary judge. He played yeoman  role in legitimizing public interest litigation, and was among the first to promote judicial activism. In his own words, he  is the foremost legal luminary in the entire Commonwealth. If Sathya Sai Baba could be the … Continue reading Divine People and their theories

Of two authors – one condemned for life.

Salman Rushdie wrote Satanic Verses ridiculing the core of Islamic beliefs - sanctity and perfection of their Prophet. Taslima Nasreen wrote Lajja, her shame in the happenings of her Country during a riot. Rushdie went into hiding when a fatwa for his murder was pronounced. . Nasreen was driven out of her country. Rushdie apologized and continued to sell his books. while basking in his new-found fame. Nasreen refused to apologize and continues to write about her travails.

CHRISTOPHER HITCHENS

Christopher Hitchens - journalist, writer, debater, Anti-thiesist (as against mere atheist) died of cancer three weeks ago - on 15th December, 2011. Vishu Menon admired Hitchens greatly, but also was hurt by his support for the senseless US war on Iraq.

ASIANET, BABU PAUL AND THE CHURCH

“What was the book that won Pearl S.Buck a Nobel Prize?”, he asked a group of fellow students chatting away outside the lecture hall.. “Good Earth”, said some. “No,” said Babu Paul, a stickler for details. “The Good Earth. And her other works.” All of us in the Pre-university class in Union Christian College, Alwaye … Continue reading ASIANET, BABU PAUL AND THE CHURCH