The rise of intolerance
The rise of intolerance has been a phenomenon which has been a hallmark of the Indian public life. There seems to be a competition between various groups, parties, castes and communities to outdo each other in this field.
At the Positive Homeopathy Clinic
Editors’ Note : This article reports an investigation of a purported treatment facility, undertaken out of regard for public interest and the need to emphasize scientific temper in the choice of clinical services.
Being amazed by the amazer- James Randi!
For those who may not know about him, I would like to introduce James Randi aka the amazing Randi -one of the most well known skeptics on this earth and has a million dollar challenge for any one who can demonstrate supernatural powers or can show him something which can prove such.
A Rationalist’s Dilemma: Thoughts On The Future Of The Rationalism Movement
At the panel discussion held on the 23rd January, Ajita and Pankaj set off some thoughts which have been in my mind for long. The motives are very selfish- to see that the movement for which we have worked so hard grows even stronger.
SWEARING BY GOD: An Atheist’s Experiences In Indian Courts
In the place where I was born, and probably elsewhere in our country, religious sensitivities run very high....
The Desecularisation of Public Spaces
Many years ago I can recall a Rotarian asking me to join his club. He was a jolly good fellow, jovial in disposition and I was a well known consumer...
Chequing in at Unnao
Harsh summers and pending rain damages
When I reached Unnao UP on the 23rd of May it was boiling hot with temperatures more than 40 o C and hot winds blowing...
The Pseudoscience of Healing Crusades
My first public encounters as a rationalist were with evangelists – the crusading ones claiming to heal the sick, the blind and the lame. It was in 1975 or so when I was a student at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal...
