In a democracy, the citizens have the right to question the government.
Category: Inspirational
Neha Bora: The Young Face of India’s Democratic Hope
From a 23-day hunger strike to the barricades of Jantar Mantar, Neha Bora has emerged as a striking voice of India’s youth, defending dissent, citizenship and the right to vote.
What do Religions Have in Common? Love, Compassion, Truth, Self-Realisation & Human Unity
Religions have fought over God for centuries. But Christianity, Hinduism, Islam and Buddhism may have more in common than their followers admit: love, compassion, truth, self-realisation and human unity.
Test of Democracy: Ram Rajya to Gandhi, Anna Hazare and Sonam Wangchuk
A government loses little by talking to peaceful protesters. It risks much by refusing to listen. For the true measure of a democracy lies not in the power a government wields, but in the dissenting voices it is prepared to hear.
When Democracy Is Silenced, Freedom Dies Slowly but Surely
Democracy is not destroyed overnight. It erodes gradually. Each silenced protest, each intimidated dissenter, and each indifferent citizen becomes another nail in the coffin of freedom.
The Simple Birthday of Vijay, the People’s Chief Minister
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay’s simple, non-lavish birthday celebrations. No fireworks, no extravagance, no political spectacle. Vijay’s simple 52nd birthday revealed the secret behind his extraordinary mass appeal: authenticity, humility, and service.
