The Modern Rationalist Magazine - October 2020
The Modern Rationalist Magazine - October 2020
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In this issue
October 2020
Periyar during the period of Plague
It is generally believed that Periyar played an active role in politics by the influence of Rajaji and that even before him, Salem Varadarajulu had inspired him. The names of P.V. Manicka Naicker, Marudaiya Pillai and Kaivalya Swamy are also cited as those who refined the thoughts of Periyar in his youth and moulded him as an exceptional thinker and reformist. But the truth that before entering the national movement, Periyar had involved himself in public services, is usually ignored. Like the pandemic COVID-19 of this day, a contagion called Plague had spread during the early part of the 20th century. The invasion of this pestilence and the panic of people brought Periyar into the sphere of social services.
4 mins
The Madras Presidency in 1940s and then Affairs
The non-Brahmins, said Mr. E.V. Ramasamy Naickar, constitute 70 per cent of the population of the Madras Presidency, the Brahmins only three per cent yet six out of ten posts those of ministers, President of the Council and Speaker of the Assembly, were given to Brahmins, Over fifty per cent of the Gazetted posts are held by Brahmins, Sixty per cent of the higher non-Gazetted posts are held by Brahmins. Mr. Naickar quoted chapter and verse to prove that the Brahmins had increased instead of decreasing during the Congress regime.
6 mins
Teachings of Confucius
Confucius (551-479 BCE) is one of the greatest moral preachers of the world. He lived in China during the fifth century BCE. His teachings are the basis for the Chinese culture. The teachings of Lao-tze and Buddha play an important role in shaping the Chinese culture. Their teachings echo in the entire South-east Asian countries. The teachings of Confucius are simple and sharp. This article outlines his teachings broadly.
4 mins
Campaign on Eradication of Superstition
Maharashtra Andhashraddha Nirmulan Samiti (MANS) founded by Dr. Narendra Dabholkar, renowned rationalist and the architect of the Bill on Eradication of Superstition in Maharashtra organised a month long campaign on Eradication of Superstition that commenced on 21st August, 2020.
7 mins
PLURALISM INTEGRAL TO INDIA NOT VEDIC CULTURE ALONE
The BJP led government at the Centre has constituted an Expert-committee to analyse and conduct a research on Indian culture which is nearly 12000 years old. This ulterior motive is to conceal Dravidian civilisation and prove that it is Aryan Vedic Age civilisation. This scheme should be nipped in the bud. The president of Dravidar Kazhagam Dr. K. Veeramani has released a significant statement. The content of the statement published in ‘Viduthalai’ daily dated 16.09.2020 is as follows:
5 mins
Wearing The Mask Of 'Culture' instead Of 'History'!
Since BJP-led alliance started to rule at the Centre, commencing from A.B. Vajpayee’s tenure, till the current Narendra Modi’s regime from 2014, deliberate distortions are being attempted under the guise of rewriting history.
4 mins
India a Liberal Democratic Republic - Only on Paper
Every institution that is designed to hold the executive accountable, is being destroyed
8 mins
Hindi row: How Periyar, Anna continue to inspire the language of resistance
Tamilians don’t just love their native language (Tamil) but also take great pride in it. Renowned poet Bharathidasan even went on to say that “if anyone disrespects Tamil, I will not remain silent, no matter what”.
8 mins
Farm Bills Fatal To Farmers
But even when subsisting by the occupation of Vaisya, the Brahmana or the Kshatriya shall carefully avoid agriculture, which involves injury to living creatures and is dependent upon others
5 mins
Gay Pride in India Inc
Book: Queeristan Author: Parmesh Shahani
3 mins
The Modern Rationalist Magazine Description:
Publisher: PSRPI
Category: Lifestyle
Language: English
Frequency: Monthly
The Modern Rationalist Magazine contains articles on current issues. The Modern Rationalist Magazine also features articles on rationalist, humanist, feminist and atheist news
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