Once in a Blue Moon Academia (OBMA)

 FAQ: When Will We Get Back Our Hard-Earned Money? FAQ: When Will We Get Back Our Hard-Earned Money? Posted on 19th September, 2024 (GMT 11:52 hrs) Updated on 19th September, 2024 (GMT 14:58 hrs) ABSTRACT The article addresses the DHFL scam victims’ frustration, urging them to take proactive measures instead of repeatedly asking when they’ll recover their funds. It highlights systemic issues, such as the influence of the ruling party, judicial delays, and the questionable role of key figures like Ajay Piramal. Victims are encouraged to pursue civil disobedience and legal action, emphasizing that pressure from organized activism could hasten justice. The court and executive failures are criticized, suggesting activism as a means to reclaim their rights. We, the OBMA activists, share the frustration cum irritation of continuously facing the same question from certain persons over and over again, who have been genuinely afflicted by the  Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Lim...

  Metamorphosis of Gaṇeśas: From the Catastrophe Incarnate to the Bestower of Success? Metamorphosis of Gaṇeśas: From the Catastrophe Incarnate to the Bestower of Success? Posted on 21st September, 2024 (GMT 17:30 hrs) DOI:  10.13140/RG.2.2.12067.05924 License:  CC BY 4.0 ABSTRACT The sarcastic as well as satirical paper-letter is an in-depth examination of the evolution of Lord Gaṇeśa in Hindu traditions, addressing the contradictions between ancient texts and contemporary worship practices. The authors write to the President of India, calling for the cessation of Gaṇeśa worship, arguing that it contradicts the Sanātana Dharma. The paper traces Gaṇeśa’s transformation from an anti-god symbolizing obstacles and calamities to a revered deity associated with success. It critically analyzes historical, mythological, and socio-political shifts that contributed to this metamorphosis. The letter questions the legitimacy of modern Gaṇeśa worship, linking it to political and...

  The Modani “Saga”: The Failed State of India The Modani “Saga”: The Failed State of India Posted on 17th September, 2024 (GMT 16:09 hrs) ABSTRACT The article “The Modani Saga: The Failed State of India” critiques the state of financial as well as political governance in India, focusing on political corruption, financial mismanagement, growing crony-monopoly practices, and the over-polarization between the wealthy and the poor (1% versus the other 99%). It highlights the influence of powerful business figures, focusing particularly on Mr. Gautam Adani in terms of his questionable as well as controversiable business deals in and outside India, whereof it could be seen that Adani is running after shaping policies for personal profits at the cost of nature’s rights and people’s rights. The piece argues that India’s democratic and financial institutions such as the SEBI are eroding, and the country is spiraling into a “failed state” due to a lack of accountability and governance ...

  Donation and Deletion: Is Wikipedia Crowd-Funded or Funded by the Superrich? Donation and Deletion: Is Wikipedia Crowd-Funded or Funded by the Superrich? Posted on 16th September, 2024 (GMT 16:45 hrs) ABSTRACT The article questions Wikipedia’s claim of being crowd-funded, suggesting that the platform is influenced by wealthy individuals and corporations. It shares instances of content deletions, such as references to academic topics and controversies involving business tycoon Ajay Piramal, alleging that Wikipedia may be censoring or manipulating information. The post calls for Wikipedia to stay true to its mission of objective, evidence-based content without being swayed by powerful entities. __________________________________________________________ Dear Wikipedia Team, We have noticed that you are constantly demanding crowd-funding to sustain your existence:​ No doubt, it is a laudable effort as a whole. However, one of our members, a professor, always insists that hi...

  কৃষ্ণকলি, নির্ভয়া, আসিফা, বানো, অভয়ারা… কৃষ্ণকলি, নির্ভয়া, আসিফা, বানো, অভয়ারা… এই ছবিতে ছটি প্রতীক ব্যবহার করা হয়েছে। নাৎসি বাহিনী এবং হিঁদুদের স্বস্তিকচিহ্ন (একটা ঘড়ির কাঁটার দিক ধরে, আরেকটা ঘড়ির উলটো মার্গে), সিন্ধু সভ্যতার শিলায় সম্ভবত বৈদিক যুগের শাকম্ভরী (জমি=নারী), রক্তাক্ত বসুধারা (যা কিনা উর্বরা জমির নারী-উপস্থাপন এবং সঙ্গমের এক বিশেষ ভঙ্গিমা), বিশ্ব বাংলার “ব” এবং যানবাহন চলাচলের পথনির্দেশক চিহ্ন (Give Way থেকে কোনো নিঠুর কাকতালে সেটা হয়ে গেছে Give Away) । এগুলোর জালের মতো আন্তঃসম্পর্ক পাঠক নিজেই খুঁজে বের করবেন। দ্রঃ   মহাভারতেতিহাস ও অবদমিতের প্রত্যাবর্তন: কৃষি [ Meta-History Of India & Return Of The Repressed: Agriculture] এখানে দেখুন⤡ Posted on 14th September, 2024 (GMT 15:50 hrs) Updated on 16th September, 2024 (GMT06:37 hrs) দেবপ্রসাদ বন্দ্যোপাধ্যায়⤡ ABSTRACT The article reflects on the b r u t a l realities of gender-based v i o l e n c e and i-n-j-u-st-i-c-e, weaving together cultural, political, and artistic references. Through parodied and mo...