Haindava Aareness
Preamble Hijacked: Undoing the Politics of the 42nd Amendment The words “Secular” and “Socialist” were not part of the original Constitution adopted on 26 January 1950. These were inserted later through the 42nd Constitutional Amendment during the Emergency in 1976—an authoritarian period under Indira Gandhi’s rule. Today, there is a growing chorus among jurists, constitutional…
11 Years of Decisive Leadership vs. Decades of Drift In the annals of Indian democracy, few contrasts are as striking as that between the eleven-year administration of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the decades-long rule of the Congress Party. Where one is marked by decisiveness, delivery, and disruption of the status quo politics, the other…
When it comes to rural development in India—whether in housing, healthcare, electrification, or infrastructure—the comparison between Congress-led governments before 2014 and the BJP government after reflects a stark contrast between intent and implementation. Congress certainly laid the groundwork, launching important flagship programs like the Indira Awaas Yojana for rural housing and the National Rural Health…
From reactive restraint to muscular retaliation — a tale of two doctrines When it comes to tackling terrorism, India’s approach has seen a decisive shift under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Gone are the days of polite condemnations and backroom diplomacy. In their place: surgical strikes, air raids, and global isolation campaigns against Pakistan. From 2014…
Environment as Divine: Misunderstood and Mocked by Modernity Sanatana Dharma is not about the past—it’s a guide for the future In a time when environmental degradation threatens the very future of our planet, the wisdom of ancient traditions offers surprising—and often overlooked—solutions. Sanatana Dharma, often called the “eternal way of life,” is one of the…
Across centuries and continents, history proves one brutal truth: timid nations get conquered; strong ones survive. Invaders don’t stop out of conscience. They stop when the cost of conquest is too high. Here are concrete historical examples from around the world—cases where strength deterred aggression, and where weakness brought disaster. Weakness doesn’t earn mercy. It…
Impact on HDI and Economic Development? Freebies should be seen as temporary welfare interventions, not permanent entitlements. Persisting with such schemes without rigorous, scientific evaluation of their long-term effectiveness is fiscally reckless and ethically questionable. If they are to continue, freebies must demonstrate tangible, measurable impacts on critical development indicators such as: Human Development Index…
Temple lands across India are under serious threat. These lands, which hold spiritual, historical, and social value, are increasingly falling victim to encroachments, political exploitation, and administrative neglect. Unlike defence or forest lands—both protected by robust central legislation—temple lands are governed by inconsistent state-level laws, making them easy targets for land grabbers and vote-bank politics….
Dr. Buragadda Srinath Hindu temples in Tamil Nadu remain shackled under government control—micromanaged by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department, stripped of autonomy, and systematically drained of their resources. While temple revenues rise steadily year after year, the basic infrastructure surrounding these sacred spaces languishes. Devotees stand in long queues under the scorching…
Dr. Burgadda Srinath India’s intellectual class suffers from a chronic condition—let’s call it the Indian Intellectual Syndrome. It’s marked by a reflexive distrust of the State, a compulsive need to sound contrarian, and a selective sense of morality. These voices dominate panels, seminars, and op-eds—but their contribution to national reform is nil. They critique, but…
