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Samajik Samrasta Evam Varna Vyavastha (Hindi)
Raghunandan Sharma
March 2006

This speech was delivered to political workers and leaders of BJP's Anusoochit Jati (Schdelued Caste) Morcha in year 2002. It quotes extensively from Hindu scriptures to prove that the caste system is a bad aberration of the original varna vyavstha. This is a scholarly speech, which remains relevant four years after it was delivered and will surely be of interest even decades later.

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My Understanding of Western Civilization
Author - Anil Chawla
12 July 2005

Samuel Huntington's book about clash of civilizations has aroused widespread interest. The clash is supposed to be between west and "non-west" civilizations. This mini-book attempts to understand the diverse currents that make western civilization - Greek city-states, Christianity, Paganism and Science.

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Shivaji Ke Abhishapt Manasputr
Cursed ideological sons of Shivaji (Hindi)
Author - Anil Chawla
May 2005

End of Shivaji's empire began on the day of his coronation. This seems to be a curse that continues to this day afflicting all parties and organization believing in Hindu / nationalist ideology. This article in Hindi makes an attempt to analyze some of the mistakes made by Shivaji in his later years. It is inspired by the famous play Janta Raja.

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A Philosophy of Astrology
Author - Anil Chawla
23 October, 2004

Astrology is a much-maligned branch of knowledge. It has suffered due to tall claims of astrologers as well as due to sledgehammer approach of pseudo-scientists. This mini-book attempts to define the first principles of astrology in a systematic manner. The author is not an astrologer, but a philosopher, who would like the mini-book to be read by one and all.

(32 pages, 550 KB)
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Navodaya Aandolan - Ahawan Patr
Manifesto of Indian Renaissance Movement (Hindi)
Author - Anil Chawla

This manifesto (in Hindi) is a call for action. It seeks to inspire hope. It was written in May 1998, but is being published in 2004. Probably, it is more relevant today than it was in 1998.

(25 pages, 150 KB)
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STORY OF DEVELOPMENT OF INDIAN POLITICAL THOUGHT
Author - Anil Chawla
14 January, 2004

A mini-book that traces the development of political thought in India from British period to date. Easy to read unlike history that you might have read at school. Illustrated to make reading a pleasure.

(14,000 words, 41 pages, 920 KB)
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Draft of the New Constitution of Bharat
1997, (50th Anniversary of India's Independence)
Author - Anil Chawla
(46 pages, 223 KB)
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Bharat Ke Naye Samvidhan Ka Praroop (Hindi)
Author - Anil Chawla
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This alternative to the present Constitution of India was most humbly presented to the Nation. It was originally published by Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad. The Draft proposes a new paradigm of governance. Key features include providing a role to the academic community and defence services in the governance of the country.

The Draft was released at National Symposium on the subject of Constitution of India and Alternatives organized at Bhopal on 6th September, 1998.
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Chaturdik Drishti
Author - Anil Chawla

This book is a collection of 26 thought provoking articles in Hindi. English versions of almost all articles are available on this website. Paperback edition was published in October 2000. Internet edition published in 2004.

(87 pages, 630 KB)
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REPUBLIC IN ANCIENT INDIA -
NEED FOR A NEW PARADIGM IN POLITICAL SCIENCE
8 December 2000

It is generally presumed that the commonly prevalent system of Government in ancient India was monarchy and instances of republic were either exceptions or aberrations. This paper aims to contest this apparent view and seeks to argue that the system in ancient India was closer to a republic than a monarchy, though it differed from both in many essential matters. Printer-friendly pdf format (22 pages)

The above article is an academic one. If you want to have just the gist of the article, you may download the presentation that the author made on 28 February 2006 at National Seminar on "History And Philosophy of Indian Science - Recent Trends And Future Prospects", organized by Cell for Indian Science and Technology In Sanskrit, Department of Humanities & Social Sciences, IIT Bombay.

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UNCONSTITUTIONALITY OF THE SIGNING OF THE GATT TREATY BY GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
20 June, 1998

Download a notice sent by two Indian citizens to Union of India. Writ Petition for Supreme Court can be drafted based on the notice.

COMMON CIVIL CODE - A NEW PERSPECTIVE
December 1996

This is not just a discussion about Common Civil Code. Polygamy, responsible sex, morality of sex, divorce, role of laws in regulation of lives of individuals - are some of the issues discussed.

HINDU DHARM - GLOBAL RELIGION OF THE MODERN WORLD
12 December 2000

Hinduism has been defined in a number of ways by many thinkers. Here is an attempt to define Hinduism. Author believes that Hinduism is the most scientific religion in the world and its true nature needs to be understood.

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CONSTITUTIONAL VALIDITY OF THE RECOVERY OF DEBTS DUE TO BANKS AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ACT, 1993
July 1998

Draft of Writ Petition complete with Notice to be sent. Suitable for filing at High Court. Can be modified for Supreme Court. Ideal for Small Scale Industry or association of small scale industries.

REMOVAL OF INCOME TAX BY BHARATIYA JANATA PARTY
21 May 1994

This discussion paper was submitted to Shri LK Advani a few years before BJP came to power. It is not clear whether he read it. But it is a new thought that deserves your careful consideration.

DEVADASIS - SINNERS OR SINNED AGAINST
Author - Anil Chawla
28 August, 2002

Devadasis form a part of Indian cultural history. Yet, the country is ashamed to admit it. Devadasis have been maligned as prostitutes. A time to change the biased portrayal. For a complete account of the myth and reality of history and present status of Devadasis, please download this mini-book.
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A DEVOUT CHRISTIAN

A pair of short stories about love, lust and friendship in man-woman relationship. The stories show two different facets of the same coin.

AN EPILOGUE TO LOVE
4 November 2003
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This short story goes beyond the first two and explores the spiritual aspect of love. It completes the trilogy of short stories on love.

LOVE FOR YOU
Download three articles and above three short stories in printer-friendly pdf format. Beautifully illustrated, the mini-book (33 pages) is an ideal gift for someone you love.

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