Congress vs BJP: Rural Progress in Key Sectors

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…

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Sanatana Dharma: An Ancient Ecological Philosophy for a World in Crisis

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…

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A Global Historical Truth – Races that don’t retaliate will be erased

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…

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Freebies Reimagined: Towards Evidence-Based Public Spending

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…

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Temple Lands at Risk: Why Central Legislation Is Needed

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….

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Temple Autonomy Must Become a Central Election Issue in Tamil Nadu

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…

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The Indian Intellectual Syndrome: Loud in Protest, Silent in Responsibility

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…

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Was Gandhi Under Invisible Pressure or Influence?

Undermined India’s National Interest for Pakistan: Gandhi’s Unilateral Affection for Pakistan Misplaced? Dr. Buragadda Srinadh Gandhi stood for peace, justice, and communal harmony. But when it came to his actions during and after Partition, a hard question emerges: Was his affection for Pakistan and Muslims one-sided, and ultimately harmful to India’s interests? He consistently reached…

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The Truth Behind the Kashmir Imbroglio: A Tragic Legacy of Betrayal

Dr Buragadda Srinadh Nehru’s True Agenda Wasn’t Peace It Was Dismantling the Monarchy and Targeting a Hindu King The Kashmir issue has festered for over seven decades, draining India’s military, economic, and emotional resources. While mainstream discourse blames Partition and Pakistani aggression, one uncomfortable truth is often ignored: the seeds of the Kashmir crisis were…

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