Social Reforms Versus Religious Reforms…. A Distinction !!!

There is a need to draw a line between Religious Reforms and Social Reforms.   By and large religion spills out in the society, creating a situation where social pressures are imposed upon those who are deemed inferior by the religion.   There is a dire need to fight for these reforms which bring about…

Is There a Need For Religious Reforms in India?

I have often wondered about people having issues with other people’s religions and cribbing about how religions should be reformed.   These thoughts comes to me everytime a Trupti is stopped from praying in a Shani Mandir or a Jamida is objected upon for leading the Friday prayers.   Should religion be reformed? Does it…

Bholu and the Haj Subsidy

Bholu Bhakt: Damn these Muslims have become quiet. Me: How come?   Bholu Bhakt: Today I went outside Khan Chacha’s chicken shop and shouted, “Modi Ji has cancelled Haj subsidy” Me: So?   Bholu Bhakt: I expected the Muslims outside there to start arguing about how bad this was for them. You know the usual…

Sex Gets Men Closer to God …. and how … !!!

“HAVING SEX MAKES MEN MORE LIKELY TO BELIEVE IN GOD”, a recent study has concluded.   And I totally tend to believe this survey !!   Infact there were so many hints that not only having sex, but even thinking of sex got you closer to God or atleast got you thinking about him.  …

Who is Zakir Naik??

Who is Zakir Naik? Some might find this question on the same lines of that of Ayn Rand and a mere rhetoric, but no, its a straight and simple question. Seriously !!! Who is Zakir Naik?? About a week back, I am sure most of you, if not all, would not be even aware of…