Friends, I am an activist of the organization Maharashtra Andhashraddha Nirmulan Samiti.’ The van you see outside belongs to ANiS. There is a big board in the front of the
Month: April 2012
Cry ‘Karam Ali Darvesh’
Dr. Narendra DabholkarOn the Pune-Satara road you come across a village, Khed Shivapur, about 30 miles away from Pune. Near the road, at the turn into the village, is situated the shrine
Srimad Bhagwat Gita: Not a Religious book?
Ram PuniyaniSrimad Bhagwat Gita or Bhagwat Gita or Gita has been in the news recently for various reasons. Few months ago, the matter came up when a Siberian Court in the
The So Called Science of God-Revelation
Yadneshwar NigaleMs Uma Kulkarni had written an article on the ‘Philadelphia Experiment’ conducted by Dr. Franklin Reno. This article had appeared in ‘Shabdasohala’ (a Marathi Magazine) on the 16th of October.
Islam and Female Circumcision
Asghar Ali EngineerThese days a controversy is raging about female circumcision in India among a section of Muslims (Bohras). A woman belonging to the community has sent a petition to issue a
On Neutrinos and Angels
Pervez HoodbhoyThe news from CERN was stunning: the European nuclear science laboratory had just discovered (September 2011) that particles known as neutrinos — called so because they are neutral and carry
Rationality Reduces Violence
Steven PinkerI don’t have a right to be speaking to you tonight; I’m a parasite. I intended to be in the audience for the award to be given to Rebecca Newberger
A Code of Conduct for Rationalists
Prabhakar KamathA rationalist’s approach to educating the deluded masses should be rational and not emotional. Many rationalists are so incensed by the behavior of the religious fanatics that they become emotional
Superstition, You Bet
Joe WilliamsSuperstitions are an inherent part of any sport, with racing being no exception. But many in this fraternity might feel that all that is required for a horse to win
Bunch of Thoughts
Keshava Shet RevankarThis article is an attempt to show the parallel between Anna Hazare of Jan Lok Pal {JLP} Bill and Krishna of Bhagavad Gita .Anna Hazare belongs to Mahratta caste
Temples: A Gigantic Market
Uday NirgudkarWhat is the biggest market ofIndia? There will be a wide range of answers, from telecom to agriculture or from steel to basic services and each answer will have several