The World Through Rakesh Sharma's Eyes

  अडानी के कुत्ते काम, जिससे हुए मोदी बदनाम अरे भारत , प्राचीन ज्ञान , समृद्ध विरासत , और … चयनात्मक नाराज़गी की भूमि। जहां अदानी के वित्तीय खेल सुर्खियों में छाए रहते हैं , असली समस्या केवल उनके कथित ट्रिलियन - डॉलर वाले बैलेंस शीट तक सीमित नहीं है। यह समस्या उस ब्रेनवॉशिंग फैक्ट्री में छिपी है जिसने हिंदुत्व की ब्रांडेड पट्टी करोड़ों भारतीयों की आंखों पर बांध दी है। और इसका श्रेय जाता है बीजेपी को , जो खुद को किसी एप्पल प्रोडक्ट लॉन्च से भी बेहतर मार्केट करती है। इस चक्कर में भारतीय अपनी जटिल और विविध सांस्कृतिक पहचान को छोड़कर " हिंदू " नामक एक चमचमाते बैज को गले लगा रहे हैं , मानो यह कोई लेटेस्ट डिज़ाइनर लेबल हो। क्या आपको याद है जब इसे सनातन धर्म कहा जाता था ? एक ऐसी विचारधारा जो सहिष्णुता और आध्यात्मिक गहराई में डूबी थी। अब ? इसे राजनीतिक हथियार बना दिया गया है , एक ऐसे औजार में बदल दिया गया है जो चुनावी नारों और भीड़ को उत्तेजित करन...

  Hindutva Hypocrisy and the Curious Case of India’s Selective Outrage Ah, India, the land of ancient wisdom, rich heritage, and… selective outrage. While Adani’s financial escapades make for juicy headlines, the real problem isn’t just the alleged trillion-dollar gymnastics performed by his balance sheets; it’s the brainwashing factory that has mass-produced Hindutva-brand blinders for millions. Thanks to the BJP, a party that markets itself better than an Apple product launch, Indians are abandoning their complex, diverse cultural identities for a shiny new badge called "Hindu," as if it's the latest designer label. Remember when it was called Sanatana Dharma ? A timeless philosophy rooted in tolerance and spiritual depth, embodying the plurality of ideas and paths to enlightenment. Now? It’s been rebranded and weaponized, turned into a political battering ram with all the subtlety of a bull in a China shop. The Hindutva narrative isn’t just a religious makeover; it’s...

  Trump’s Return: White Foxes and the Irony of Immigration Policy Well, here we are again. Trump’s back in the White House, and like clockwork, the self-anointed "white foxes" of America are clutching their pearls over immigration. Suddenly, the stolen land they live on belongs exclusively to them—descendants of European colonizers who plundered natural resources, wiped out native populations, and built fortunes on stolen labor. Now they demand stricter immigration laws to keep others out, as if their own ancestors would have passed the very tests they now champion. The irony is almost too rich. If justice worked the way they think it does, England would be bankrupt paying reparations to India, and half the old-money families in America would be auctioning off their mansions to compensate the descendants of those they wronged. But no, instead of owning up to their crimes, they’ve decided to double down, parroting the same tired rhetoric that immigrants are the problem. The ...

  Stolen Land Chronicles: A Democracy Built on Smoke and Mirrors Ah, America, the land of the free—or so they say. A stolen land where no one is illegal, except for those who don’t fit the mold carefully crafted by a handful of self-anointed gatekeepers. Let’s not forget how this land was acquired: rich in minerals, and natural resources, and conveniently unguarded by European standards. The settlers, driven by insatiable greed and a moral compass that pointed suspiciously toward exploitation, needed labor to extract these riches. So, they looked outward, dragging in manpower from Africa, Asia, and South America—not as partners or paid workers, but as slaves. Why pay for services when you can take what you want? Christianity, the great excuse of their time, became the ultimate rebranding tool for their crimes. Under its banner, they spread diseases to eliminate indigenous people, rewrote morality to suit their agendas, and did everything Christ himself would have condemned. The l...

  Brown and White Bribery: A Tale of Two Standards The irony of reading about a U.S. court issuing a warrant against Indian businessman Gautam Adani for bribery is rich—pun intended. Adani allegedly tried to grease the wheels with U.S. officials to secure contracts for his company, and while that’s certainly not commendable, let’s pause and marvel at the audacity of the outrage. After all, this is the same America where the billionaire boys club routinely showers money on politicians, wraps it in the euphemism of "lobbying," and emerges from the transaction with contracts worth billions, all stamped with a seal of legality.  Take, for instance, Elon Musk. His companies have benefited immensely from government contracts, and while the public spectacle of his political "donations" is a masterclass in subtle bribery, the system calls it "campaign finance." When Musk openly backed Trump and the Republican Party, pouring money into their campaigns, it wasn’t ...

  Democracy: A Curse in a Pretty Wrapper? Check out this link for GDP Contributions per capita per State:https://www.statista.com/statistics/248063/per-capita-us-real-gross-domestic-product-gdp-by-state/   Ah, democracy—a word so beautiful it rolls off the tongue like poetry. Even Vladimir Putin insists Russia has democracy, so it must be legit, right? But let’s face it, "government of the people, by the people, for the people" has been reduced to a catchy slogan plastered on tattered banners held up by the ultra-rich who run the show. Around the globe, democracy has become little more than a corporate-sponsored circus, complete with billion-dollar popcorn buckets and overpriced campaign posters. Take the United States, where the founding fathers’ grand experiment has been hijacked by a devastating cocktail of misinformation and corporate greed. Elections aren’t contests of ideas; they’re multi-billion-dollar marketing campaigns, where the winner is often determined by ...

  Title: "A Love Letter to the Billionaires and Their 'Blunt' Allies: Why America Needs a New Voice https://rakeshinsightfulgaze.blogspot.com/2024/11/the-case-for-third-political-party-in.html To my loyal readers and fellow truth-seekers, thank you for indulging my musings, my rants, and, most importantly, my attempts to spark genuine conversation. Some of you bravely comment with points as sharp as ever, offering alternative views that keep this dialogue alive. After all, isn’t that what democracy is supposed to be about? Take a recent gem of insight I received from a friend: "Hey, billionaires are also supporting Democrats, so really, both parties are the same." Yes, billionaires tend to buy themselves tickets to all parties – as if monopolizing the nation’s wealth isn’t enough. And yet, the moment we suggest a leader like Trump praised for "telling it like it is," suddenly, we’re supposed to overlook all else. Yes, sure, I appreciate honesty, too. ...

  The State of Democracy in 2024: Growing Division and Economic Inequality Post-Election The Democracy Under Threat   After the 2024 U.S. election, there’s been a troubling rise in division, with some openly hostile toward non-white citizens. This sentiment ignores a fundamental truth: the U.S. is a country built on diversity and shared history, with all citizens—regardless of race or origin—being rightful members of the nation. Ironically, some who are now quick to judge others arrived through similar paths, yet place blame instead of focusing on shared progress, fueling greater societal tension. Some ardent supporters of the new administration anticipate that the president will expel non-white people. This perception disregards the essential role that immigrants have played in building America’s economy. The United States was not shaped by exclusion or division but through the collective efforts of diverse communities. Unfortunately, under this polarizing leadership, crime r...