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Section 377: The simple, stunning logic in the curative petition that will make it easy for the SC to strike down the regressive law

Hilariously, the judgment itself, after reviewing reported judgments on Section 377, recorded at para 38 that not only was it NOT possible to list acts which were covered by Section 377, but no tests would be laid down to differentiate "carnal intercourse against the order of nature".

Bihar's women may not decide their future, but they're definitely shaping the state's political future

They are backing Nitish Kumar’s prohibition campaign but feel that Nitish with Lalu Yadav is a changed man.

Debating Santhara: This Jain practice is not suicide, but Indian laws don't see it that way

The devout Jains believe that Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankar, allowed Santhara, or Sallekhana, as the ultimate test of spirituality, will power, whose ultimate goal is purifying body and mind and facing death voluntarily.

Rajiv Malhotra's Indra's Net: Seven big ideas and Hinduism's integral unity

Rajiv Malhotra's book Indra's Net has be criticised by some for failing to provide adequate attribution for some ideas. But more important than these allegations are the core ideas he presents in the book. The author says there are 7 big ideas

Geeta's mute testimony: An eloquent reminder to India and Pakistan to rethink their relations?

As India and Pakistan indulge in what has almost become a ‘rite of passage’ – exchange of fire on the LoC-between the two, a saga almost amounting to real life approximating reel life is unfolding.

How RSS fuelled the growth of PM-elect Narendra Modi

Across India, thousands of RSS followers campaigned for Modi ahead of his victory last week, which saw his BJP win the first parliamentary majority in 30 years.

Facebook turns 10: Saying no to the 'say everything' culture

Web 2.0 heralded the era of micro-celebrity which has since turned spawned a culture of cringe-inducing self-revelation. Saying everything is over-rated.