Fingers are then pointed at the blasphemous paintings of say, the headless Shiva, or Sita depicted on Ravana’s lap or even that of Sita in Hanuman’s heart. What is pure about these paintings? What, indeed, is divine?
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Not for the faint of heart.
The Postcolonial Hangover Lingers.
Bordering on the insane.
A nonexistent community.
Despite its glass and steel exterior, for the most part, Pune’s down-to-earth-ness and simplicity are retained by its abundant street food culture. Vada paav, pani puri, ragda raav, kutchi daabeli, sev puri, dahi poori, pav bhaji, egg bhurji, chanachur, guddi ke baal and gola,(1) are ubiquitous in the streets, not only co-existing with the McDonalds’ …
Mumbai’s 26/11 has woken up the sleeping youth-izen, who has finally recognized his rightful role in the world’s largest democracy. Whether it will merely remain a distinct tint in the colorful palette of Indian democracy, or if it will change its landscape forever, is a question that will take many years to answer.