Culture‘Has religion done more harm than good to our society?’ Here is what theists and atheists say about it.Rise For IndiaJanuary 8, 2015 by Rise For IndiaJanuary 8, 201501020 When one has argued with theists as much as I have and followed their manner of arguing with as much attention as I have, one
Culture SocietyThe Un-datable Indian women: 6 reasons why its so hard for Indian boys to get a girlfriendRise For IndiaJanuary 8, 2015 by Rise For IndiaJanuary 8, 201505236 It’s no secret that how difficult it is to date a girl in India. Boys in engineering colleges and other places too are always desperate
CultureSome startling facts about North-Eastern India which are simply awesomeRise For IndiaJanuary 6, 2015 by Rise For IndiaJanuary 6, 201501278 At the onset let’s make certain things clear- North-east is not one whole state with its capital Guwahati. Just because the inhabitants of this region
CultureAn invidious view towards the western world: The ugly face of “Hindutva”Rise For IndiaJanuary 5, 2015 by Rise For IndiaJanuary 5, 20150902 “No culture can live if it attempts to be exclusive”, a terse quote thought upon by Mahatma Gandhi, something so bland and having a profound
Culture Society7 things which Indians hate to accept about themselves. Get ready to gulp down some harsh truth.Rise For IndiaJanuary 2, 2015 by Rise For IndiaJanuary 2, 20150883 Every country is different and each one has its own set of prejudices, sometimes they are true and sometimes completely baseless. The same goes with
CultureLife of Hindus in Pakistan – What is it like to be a Pakistani Hindu?Rise For IndiaDecember 26, 2014 by Rise For IndiaDecember 26, 201401182 India has its own petty issues with secularism. But with time, we can proudly say now that all religions can at least live in peace
Culture SocietyIndia has become the new rape capital. And you may not believe that who is responsible for it.Rise For IndiaDecember 25, 2014 by Rise For IndiaDecember 25, 201402402 Few days ago when the whole country was mourning over the Uber cab incident, when Shehnaz Treasurywala’s open letter to the biggest celebrities of our
Culture Society“My family still doesn’t know that I am a gay” – The story of a man who wears KajalRise For IndiaDecember 23, 2014 by Rise For IndiaDecember 23, 201401821 “What do you mean you don’t believe in homosexuality? It’s not like the Easter Bunny. Your belief isn’t necessary!” -Lea Delaria. & thus, whether people
CultureHow telly serials have misinterpreted feminism and hence showcasing a completely unrealistic image of Indian womenRise For IndiaDecember 21, 2014 by Rise For IndiaDecember 21, 20140812 The aura of Indian soaps and serials have continued to the present times from the days of Hum Log. With the pressing situation of atrocities
CultureIf you love Benares, then don’t read this because what’s inside is just COW DUNGRise For IndiaDecember 18, 2014 by Rise For IndiaDecember 18, 201401139 During my 8 years of stay in Varanasi, I have been to its world famous, Vishwanath temple, infinite number of times. Every time a relative