“The terrorist and the policeman both come from the same basket”. (Joseph Conrad)

“Democracy is the form of government in which the free are rulers” (Aristotle) Not a lot changes, does it?

This blog seeks to be a reflection of Enlightenment values of humanity and common sense. And yet round us we still see examples of “religious” exploitation and antiquated belief. Rampal Maharaj is the leader of a small sect that worships the 15th century mystic poet Kabir, whose reincarnation he claims to be. He has been …

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These are the words of a young black man who is protesting the rising number of killings by the police. He is right. One child, for instance, was killed by a trigger-happy cop while playing with a toy gun; and so it goes on. According to a new poll, only 41% of older people over …

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When I was younger I could remember anything, whether it happened or not; but I am getting old, and soon I shall remember only the latter”. (Mark Twain)