How do you “Force” someone to convert to a religion?

Bribing to Convert - Illegal?

Bribing someone to change their religion cannot be illegal. Laws against so called “forced conversions violate people’s liberty to choose. . . . → Read More: How do you “Force” someone to convert to a religion?

Why the Lokpal needn’t fix the “root cause” of corruption

The purpose of the Lokpal is to punish corruption - not prevent it

The lokpal bill doesn’t need to address the “root causes” of corruption. It focuses on effective punishment of the guilty. Prevention of corruption is a different story altogether. . . . → Read More: Why the Lokpal needn’t fix the “root cause” of corruption

The Indian Government can ONLY stop PEACEFUL protests like Hazare’s!

Hazare's Peaceful Protest is in no danger of turning Violent

The Indian police and the government have the guts to only stop peaceful protests. When mobs actually turn violent, or threaten to do so they’re nowhere to be seen. . . . → Read More: The Indian Government can ONLY stop PEACEFUL protests like Hazare’s!

I’m Shocked to see so many people support Fake Encounters in India

Fake Encounters in India are a disgrace

It’s shocking to see how many people support fake encounters in India. The Supreme Court’s observations that those involved in such murder should be hanged was mostly met with disbelief. . . . → Read More: I’m Shocked to see so many people support Fake Encounters in India

Train Accidents or Terrorism – Which are you more afraid of?

The latest bomb blasts in Mumbai have stirred public outrage against the government, the police and the intelligence agencies – and deservedly so. I have no objections with people lambasting the government if they fail to implement reasonable measures to keep us safe.

My problem however is the difference in public reaction to another . . . → Read More: Train Accidents or Terrorism – Which are you more afraid of?

Lokpal: Government Claims that no one can criticize them!

The government cannot keep pointing to other people's corruption

Excusing itself from corruption by pointing the finger at other people is unacceptable. You cannot claim that only those who are 100% clean can complain. . . . → Read More: Lokpal: Government Claims that no one can criticize them!

“Bigger problems than Corruption in India” – Commerce Minister

Politicians in India think that corruption isn’t a big deal and that there are bigger issues to fight for. They would rather we focused on something else. . . . → Read More: “Bigger problems than Corruption in India” – Commerce Minister

Dear Politicians: Corruption is NOT just a middle class concern

Corruption affects everyone

Anna Hazare’s anti corruption campaign is NOT about just the middle class. It affects everyone in India. . . . → Read More: Dear Politicians: Corruption is NOT just a middle class concern

Hazare didn’t subvert democracy – he strengthened it!

Hazare's fast did wonders to strengthen democracy

Far from bypassing India’s Democracy, Anna Hazare has actually strengthened it . . . → Read More: Hazare didn’t subvert democracy – he strengthened it!

Legalizing Lobbying in India is a horrible Idea

Lobbying is Bribery

We all know that corruption is pretty severe in India. And it looks like the government is about to oblige us with an elegant solution – legalize it!

Many of us in India are new to formal lobbying – something which has existed in the US for years. The idea goes something like this. . . . → Read More: Legalizing Lobbying in India is a horrible Idea