There’s No Free Will – But why the Resistance?
All the evidence points to a lack of free will. But many people are unreasonably eager to defend it. Why all the fuss?
3 Rules for Commenting
Three rules to make commenting fun and informative for everyone!
Why Do We Indians Blame the Victim?
The Khobragade episode has exposed our priorities. In our eagerness to defend the so-called “honor of our nation”, most people seem to have forgotten that Devyani’s arrest was not due to a victimless crime. If there is to be any focus on this case, in my opinion it should be centered on getting justice for … Read more
Book Review: The Denial of Death by Ernest Becker
I have never read a more compelling description of the terrible contradictions of man’s existence on earth. And unlike others, Becker demonstrates that there are no true solutions.
The Poor Indian Diplomat – I’m an Uncommon Criminal!
I’m just a poor Indian diplomat seeking my god given right to have a maid at low wages. And I demand to be given special treatment in prison!
Absurd Statements from the SC Ruling on Homosexuality (Section 377)
A collection of inane statements from the Supreme Court verdict upholding Section 377. This not a joke!
Freedom of Expression – Of Course I can Block you Out
Moderation of blog comments doesn’t qualify as censorship. Nor does refusing to interact with people or comments you don’t like for whatever reason.
SC Upholds Ban on Gay Sex- I am Ashamed to be an Indian
I refuse to associate myself with this country anymore. The Supreme Court’s verdict on gay sex is an outrage and deserves all the contempt we can muster.
Finally, a Real Haircut after 5 Years in the US
In India, your barber doesn’t ask you too many questions about your haircut. In the US however, you’d better know what you want.
A Wife is not a Personal Sex Slave – Marriage Myths Debunked
Many Indians have a retarded conception of marriage that is at odds with the rest of the civilized world.