The recent episode of Justice Yashwant Varma of the Delhi High Court (who has been transferred to Allahabad High Court and may be impeached by the Indian Parliament on charges…
There is an oft quoted maxim of former Lord Chancellor of England Sir Francis Bacon '' A much talking judge is like an ill tuned cymbal '' ( Jo judge…
A dastardly attack in Baisaran, near Pahalgam in Kashmir was done on Tuesday by militants in which 28 unarmed Hindu tourists were massacred in cold blood. The culprits should certainly…
Recently a function was held in Delhi in which a book titled 'The Basic Structure Doctrine' written by my good friend retired Justice Rohinton Nariman, former Judge of the Indian…
Today, 14th April, 2025, is Vishu, the Malayali New Year. On this occasion I extend my greetings to the people of Kerala, whom I once called the real Indians. More on…
In State of Tamilnadu vs Governor of Tamilnadu, the Indian Supreme Court has given a series of directives, which have been widely applauded by lawyers, the media, etc However I…
Today, 10th April, 2025 is Mahavir Jayanti, the birthday of Lord Mahavir, the 24th and last Tirthankar of the Jains. More of this here, here, here and here On this…
Man has two basic attributes, reason and emotion. While the French thinker Voltaire ( 1694-1778 ) emphasized on reason, the French thinker Rousseau ( 1712-1778 ) emphasized on emotion, saying…
Urdu poetry often has a literal, direct, superficial meaning, and an indirect, deeper, real meaning, which the poet conveys through metaphors, hints, suggestions, allegories and indications. So often one has…
Holi, the great Hindu festival of colours, is falling on 14th March 2025. On this occasion I appeal to Muslims and other non-Hindus, particularly in Pakistan and Bangladesh, to celebrate…
I know this article will upset many Hindi protagonists, but that does not matter. I am not a popularity or publicity seeker ( whatever some people may think ), and…
8th March is celebrated every year as International Women's Day. I fully support women's demand for equality, and I have given my reasons in my articles, given Here and Here.…
Upto 1947 Urdu was the common language of all educated people, Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, etc in large parts of India. In my own family upto my father everyone was highly…
To understand the recent conflict in the Middle East, one has to first understand what is Israel, and why was it created. The notion that the brutalities meted out to…
Knowledge of literature is of great utility to a judge ( which I had been for 20 years in India) in writing judgments, as it embellishes a judgment, and makes…
These days, the rage and infatuation all over the world is about AI (Artificial Intelligence). Many people claim it is a revolution, and are rhapsodizing and waxing lyrical about it,…
Suleh-e-kul, or equal respect and toleration of all religions and communities, was the doctrine proclaimed by the great Mughal Emperor Akbar ( 1542-1605 ), whom I regard as the real father of…
I was always a great admirer of the brave Afghan people, and have written several articles about them Long Live Afghanistan Pathans King Amanullah of Afghanistan is one of my…
The Accredited Social Health Activist ( ASHA ) workers of Kerala are on strike for the last 17 days. The Kerala government has not even bothered to have a serious…
I am 78 years old, and my mission, and the total focus of my mind since quite some time, as well as in my remaining few years of life, will…
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