Posts Tagged “indian history”
Petition against removal of Ramanujan’s Essay
by Ritwik on October 22, 2011
Please sign and circulate this petition against the removal of AK Ramanuja’s beautiful essay “300 Ramayanas: Five Examples and Three Thoughts” from the history syllabus of the University of Delhi due to pressure mounted by right wing zealots:
Continue ReadingSome Notes on Sophie’s World
by Ritwik on July 13, 2011
Sophie’s World can be recommended to all, even if you aren’t interested in philosophy-the story is rich, the writing engaging-and you’ll learn much along the way.
Continue ReadingA Kafila of Brown Sahibs and Memsahibs?
by Ritwik on October 13, 2010
By muzzling the Nirmohis on a matter inextricably linked to them, not only does Kafila show intellectual arrogance, but a rather unfortunate sense of cultural and linguistic superiority which is a relic of the colonial episteme. Kafila should know that if they open their eyes to this, they can discard what we can call, the Educated Brown Man’s Burden, and this will enrich both their understanding and analysis.
Continue ReadingWhy the BJP is right in expelling Jaswant Singh
by Ritwik on August 23, 2009
To sum up this issue: It is right to expel jaswant singh, but wrong to silence him. You cannot continue in a party unless you accept it’s core ideological position. However, his book should not be banned.
Continue ReadingGreat Danes
by Ritwik on July 8, 2009
A poem critical of colonialism and of those who overlook the role it has in the present poverty of so-called third world countries like India. Comparative analysis of Denmark and India.
Continue ReadingReinterpretation of Dreams – a critique
by Ritwik on July 2, 2009
A critique of Jean Dreze’s Interpretation of Dreams that appeared in Times of India. This critique focuses on how Dreze has failed to appreciate the significant impact colonialism has in India’s present state of poverty and illiteracy. Also examines the impact of colonialism in widening caste based disparities in India.
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