Macaulay Mindset
The Ban on 'Vande Mataram' and 'Jai Hind' in Parliament: Colonial Mindset in Modern Governance
Dec 01, 2025 03:23 pm CST
A Rajya Sabha MP criticizes the recent prohibition of national slogans 'Vande Mataram' and 'Jai Hind' in Parliament, arguing that this decision reveals the BJP government's colonial mindset despite its public rhetoric against such influences. The article examines the historical significance of these freedom-era slogans and questions the contradiction between celebrating them publicly while banning their use in India's highest legislative body.
The Legacy of Macaulay's Education Policy: India's 200-Year Struggle to Reclaim Cultural Identity
Nov 25, 2025 08:52 pm CST
In 1835, British politician Thomas Babington Macaulay fundamentally altered India's educational landscape by imposing English language instruction, creating what PM Modi calls "psychological slavery." Nearly 200 years later, India faces a critical decade to reverse this colonial legacy before 2035, with the National Education Policy emphasizing local languages while navigating the complex relationship between Western influence and indigenous knowledge systems.