🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane
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🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane
Zelensky’s Sharp Rebuke to India
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused India of double standards in its response to the war. His remarks came after Prime Minister Modi expressed concern over reports of a drone strike on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence—an attack Ukraine denies. Zelensky argued that while nations like India and the UAE quickly condemned alleged strikes on Russia, they remained silent on Russia’s repeated assaults on Ukrainian civilians, including children. The criticism underscores the delicate balance India seeks to maintain: preserving ties with Moscow while projecting neutrality. Yet Zelensky’s frustration highlights a moral dilemma—selective outrage risks eroding credibility. As the conflict drags on, global powers face a test of consistency. Condemnation must not be situational; genuine concern requires equal weight for every innocent life lost.
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Raisin Farmers Demand Accountability
In Sangli district, grape growers allege a grave betrayal. A cold storage facility owned by trader Ravi Bafna is accused of processing imported, substandard Afghan raisins and passing them off as Indian produce. Farmers argue this deliberate act tarnishes the reputation of Indian raisins in international markets, undermining both quality and price. The Bagaitdar Sangh has demanded immediate cancellation of Bafna’s license and strict punitive action, warning of mass protests if ignored. For cultivators who toil to uphold India’s agricultural brand, such practices are not mere business disputes but attacks on their livelihood and dignity. Authorities—from the Collector’s office to state leadership—must act swiftly to restore trust. Protecting farmers’ reputation is not optional; it is essential for sustaining India’s global standing in agriculture.
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Reading the Political Script
The RSS network has long been a decisive force in Indian politics, and its most effective utilization remains with the Modi–Shah duo. Yet within Maharashtra, the dynamics shift. Observers question why BJP supporters appear lenient toward Shinde’s Sena, but the answer lies in RSS preferences: many within the cadre see Eknath Shinde as their first choice. In Nashik, constituencies with strong Savarkarite Brahmin voter bases will be telling indicators of BJP’s strength. Meanwhile, the distribution of AB forms across the state has sparked debate—are the inconsistencies natural or engineered? January 16 may reveal the true meaning behind today’s scattered signals. Political analysis is not prophecy, but reading the script suggests that alliances, voter blocs, and organizational discipline will shape outcomes more than rhetoric alone.
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Calendars and Civilizations
The arrival of the Gregorian New Year invites reflection on humanity’s quest to measure time. Across cultures, calendars reveal not just astronomy but philosophy. The Arab world relied on lunar reckoning, while Eastern traditions harmonized lunar months with solar cycles, ensuring festivals aligned with seasons. India’s Shaka calendar, with its intercalary months, and China’s 19-year leap cycle, show remarkable ingenuity in reconciling celestial rhythms. Yet the West struggled: Rome’s ten-month calendar ignored winter, creating chaos until Julius Caesar’s Julian reform. Even then, a small error accumulated, demanding correction. In 1582, Pope Gregory XIII introduced the Gregorian calendar, balancing precision with practicality. Today it dominates global life, but its history reminds us that timekeeping is never neutral—it reflects power, culture, and adaptation. Calendars are humanity’s dialogue with the cosmos, shaping both ritual and reason.
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Beyond Ritual Politics
Every year, the state deploys buses, police, and officers to manage a spectacle born from one riot’s memory. What should have been a lesson in reconciliation has instead become political capital, with leaders across parties fueling division. The irony is stark: while Brahmins historically contributed to literature, education, social reform, and the fight against untouchability, the discourse remains trapped in repetitive attacks on Manusmriti. Progress demands comparison not in rhetoric but in values—education, knowledge, and cultural discipline. In these spheres, Brahmins set benchmarks that others must strive to meet, not dismiss. Half of them turned left, critiquing religious orthodoxy themselves. Yet politics thrives on caricature, ignoring the deeper truth: social upliftment lies in learning, not vilifying. If equality is the goal, let it be pursued through education, not endless ritualized blame.
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