Sheldon Pollock invokes the theory of Axial age to argue that Buddhism brought in a revolution in India in all spheres of life — religious, linguistic, social, philosophical etc. He goes on to say that even the developments in Vedic darshanas such as Mimamsa came about as a reaction to this revolution of Buddhism. An examination of the history and philosophy of Buddhism presented here clearly shows that Buddhism was but one of the waves of thought that sprang up organically in the intellectual evolution of Indians. The ideas and background for Buddhism was very much pre-existing (at least in seed form) in the Vedas, Upanishads and Shramana (Ajivikas, Jains etc.) traditions.
What started as fighting a dictator in Serbia with OTPOR movement, became a subversive framework. That is used for such movements across the world, including in India with CJP. Laughtivism and comedy is part of that. Sharing ways to battle it.
Details of the process of how a republic is dismantled long before anyone tries to overthrow it. Decoding the disturbing trend of vile abuse of elected leaders and law enforcement, and also the open call to dismantle the Indian Constitution as a righteous form of protest.
It started with a leaked NEET paper. Now the slogans target the government and Hindus, and nobody demands better exam security. We traced it back to the vendor breaches and forward to 2060 in four priced scenarios. Stopping India's education reform costs $93 trillion.
As Ukraine strikes deep and Russia feels the walls closing in, every move becomes a signal. Schelling explains the dance of coercion. Fearon explains why peace is so hard. When perception drives decisions and time is the enemy, wisdom may be the only path that prevents catastrophe.
