The Rhetoric of Pluralism and the Reality of Hindutva

Speaking to the Indian diaspora in London, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat recently articulated a vision of “Hindu Rashtra” rooted in the acceptance of diversity, famously declaring that “uniformity is not necessary for unity.”; While such inclusive, philosophical formulations sound profoundly reassuring on an international stage, they stand in stark, irreconcilable contrast to […]

“WAITING FOR MY RETIREMENT?”  CJI REJECTS ARAVALLI PANEL’S FEB DEADLINE

NEW DELHI: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Monday questioned whether the high-powered committee (HPC) constituted by the Supreme Court to arrive at a uniform definition of the Aravalli hills and range was waiting for him to retire, as the court rejected its plea for six months’ additional time and directed it to submit […]