Once in a Blue Moon Academia (OBMA)

  Heading Towards a Theocratic Judiciary? Heading Towards a Theocratic Judiciary? [AN OPEN INFORMAL LETTER TO MR. DHANANJAYA YESHWANT CHANDRACHUD CHANDRACHUD] Posted on 13th September, 2024 (GMT01.29 hrs) ABSTRACT The article criticizes India’s Chief Justice, D.Y. Chandrachud, for publicly participating in religious rituals with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, arguing that this compromises the separation between the judiciary and the executive. It raises concerns about the increasing influence of Hindu nationalism in the judiciary, questioning its impact on the country’s secular constitution. The author also points to selective judicial actions and calls for maintaining scientific temper and critical inquiry as per the constitutional mandate. The overall tone expresses frustration with the blending of theocratic regime. Dear Mr. D.Y. Chandrachud, We are bewildered, perplexed, vexed and upset after viewing the video of your  Ganapati  puppet worship along with Mr. Naren...

 Mouthshut, Why Are You Shutting The Mouths of DHFL Victims? Mouthshut, Why Are You Shutting The Mouths of DHFL Victims? Posted on 9th September, 2024 (GMT 11:45 hrs) ABSTRACT The article criticizes the review platform Mouthshut for allegedly suppressing the voices of victims of the DHFL (Dewan Housing Finance Corporation) scam. It accuses Mouthshut of removing critical reviews and blocking user accounts(?), thus preventing the victims from sharing their experiences and seeking justice. The article highlights the frustration and helplessness of these individuals, who rely on platforms like Mouthshut to expose corporate malpractices and demand accountability. VIEW THE FULL ARTICLE HERE ⤡

Terminating Embryo, Extinguishing Sanātana Hindutva? Terminating Embryo, Extinguishing Sanātana Hindutva? Posted on 5th September, 2024 (GMT 17: 30 hrs) DOI:  10.13140/RG.2.2.18016.08967 License CC BY 4.0 ABSTRACT The paper-letter critically examines the Hindutva ideology’s stance on abortion, using satire and sarcasm to highlight the contradictions in its rigid, “pro-life” views. The authors argue that Hindutva selectively interprets Hindu scriptures to enforce anti-abortion and anti-women policies, undermining women’s autonomy and agency. Through references to ancient texts, the paper critiques the ideological imposition of Hindutva, showing how it manipulates religious doctrines to control women’s reproductive rights while exposing its broader patriarchal and theocratic agenda. DISCLAIMER: Our  incessant struggle for being “ Hindutvavadins ”⤡  according to the projected  Sangh Parivār’s  ideology has cut a sorry figure due to the inescapably heterogeneou...

 The Legitimation Crisis of Indian Elections The Legitimation Crisis of Indian Elections Posted on 28th August, 2024 (GMT 16:01 hrs) ABSTRACT The article “The Legitimation Crisis of Indian Elections” explores concerns about the integrity of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in India. It highlights significant discrepancies between votes polled and counted, with reports suggesting potential manipulation of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and questioning the Election Commission’s transparency. The article argues that these issues have deepened the legitimacy crisis of India’s electoral system, challenging the credibility of the current government and the democratic process as a whole. “That a political party which works for the defense and growth of capitalism is called “Socialist,” and a despotic government “democratic,” and a rigged election “free” are familiar linguistic-and political-features which long predate Orwell.”  — Herbert Marcuse, One-Dimensional Man (1964) In the...