Mallika Nawal

A simple search on Google will yield some interesting results, which strangely — and surprisingly! — have vivid negative connotations associated to the word ‘nationalism’…From being described as the refuge of the scoundrels to being dubbed, the measles of mankind, nationalism — surprisingly — evokes rather strong negative imagery, albeit in the minds of prominent people. Hence, it is...

Before we assess where we are going or even where we are at present, we must first know where we came from. Thus, today…before we begin a formal discourse and dissection of If- and Why- Congress has been steadily losing Indian Youth, let’s quickly recap. Image source : Tumblr The Indian National Congress (often simply referred to as Congress) was formed...

So…are we or aren’t we a secular nation? Well…Constitutionally Speaking — Yes!…Realistically Speaking — No!! And just in case that answer confounds you, don’t worry…for I am going to ease your confusion and set the record straight. However, in order to do that, I am afraid we will have to take a leisurely stroll down the etymological lane. You see,...

What is patriotism and who is a patriot? Of course, before you jump the gun and answer with the cliché — i.e. “a patriot is someone who practices patriotism”…let me stop you right there…for neither patriotism nor a patriot can be so simplistically defined. Then again, when have words ever been enough to capture the truest essence of patriotism...

A right is not absolute…for every right comes with a companionable duty. In fact, one simply needs a lesson in jurisprudence (the formal study, knowledge, or science of law) to understand that YOU can only exercise your right if it does not interfere with MY right. Or what is called ‘rights in rem’ in legal parlance. A right-in-rem is...