hinduism Archives

Why My Atheism Takes a Backseat Every Ganesh Chaturthi

I was brought up in a religious household, where Ganesh Chaturthi was the celebration we waited for all year. After my father passed away, I stopped praying and developed a disdain for religion. But I make an exception during the Ganesh festivities, where I suspend my atheism.

Sumedh Natu July 15, 2016

People

The Father, the Son, and the Holy Rave Party

After attending prayer meetings where people go into epileptic tizzies, I’ve come to the conclusion that a religious gathering is nothing more than a rave party for the faithful.

Damian D'souza May 1, 2016

Bollywood

Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior Review: A Pulpy Action Thriller that Needs a History Lesson

Ajay Devgn’s self-seriousness in Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior is unbearable. But Saif Ali Khan’s gleeful irreverence makes the villainy of Udaybhan Rathod, a Rajput general in Aurangzeb’s army, extremely enjoyable.

Poulomi Das April 25, 2016

POV

Why Millennials Should Read the Bhagavad Gita

That the Gita is given a religious connotation which limits its reach, is a pity. Much before Twitter threads told you that your biggest enemy is within, the Bhagavad Gita had already got it covered.

Ananya N April 9, 2016