Vocabulary of Commons

The ‘Vocabulary of commons’ is a socio-linguistic enquiry into the legal and livelihood consequences of the term ‘commons’ – a search for a vocabulary that reflects a commons approach to a life with dignity in harmony with Gaia and communitarian aspirations. It is to strengthen community articulation and make their Read more…

Purposive Networking

The ten commandments—the ten Cs—of purposive networking are: common values, core competence, critical mass, complementarities, creativity, cost, control, credit, change and complexities. Forming a critical mass is an important part of networking. Networks founded on values are sustainable. Those that are formed as interest groups or for any other reason Read more…

A vegetarian look at the caste system

One of the most vicious symbols in the propaganda against the Dalits is the myth of ‘vegetarianism’ being ‘non–violent’ and, as a ‘logical’ outcome, proportional to ritual purity. It is supported by the pseudo–scientific establishment with many reasons—most, if not all, of them false—and naturally so since most of these scientists Read more…

Ambedkar on Hindu Rashtra

It has been a topic of endless discussion why Ambedkar in the Constitution of India Article 1 said ‘India that is Bharat’. A clue could lie in this passage: “If Hindu Raj becomes a reality then it would be greatest menace to this country. Whatever may Hindus say, actually it Read more…