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The Story Of Ramesh And Suresh (PART 1)

It was a hot Sunday afternoon in which two friends Ramesh and Suresh of seventh Grade were roaming on the outskirts of Kolkata City on a bicycle... "It's quite hot today, what do you think?" asked Ramesh wiping sweat from the face with his shirt and riding his bicycle. "Yes, It's parching! I think we should take some rest and have some snacks and colas" said Suresh sitting in the back seat. "Of course! How much money you have brought with you?" asked Ramesh "I haven't brought any money(abusing). I thought you're going to bring it as you've invited me for this crap. I was better off resting at my home." said Suresh (losing his temperament) "Calm down! Why are you getting upset? We're enjoying, aren't we?" asked Ramesh "I'm not enjoying at all," said Suresh [Silence] "Today I'll show you the art of enjoying food without money," said Ramesh "What? I didn't unders

IS SECULARISM FADING AWAY?

First, a disclosure: I am a Hindu and have full faith in Hinduism but to show my faith I don't stoop to blaspheme other religions and troll using foul and filthy language on social media like some sick people who consider themselves as the biggest follower of Hinduism but actually insults it. I boast of Indian secularism and our constitution has a very important place for it as we know there is a huge cultural, linguistic and religious diversity exists in India. Since Independence, we never had a muscular secularism in which minorities have to live in fear. Anyone can practice any religion of his/her choice. But the present scenario in India is somewhat disturbing. Some nominal Hindu groups are making full efforts to make India as a Hindu Nation . Our prime minister does not speak to these issues and stick to his development agenda while opposition parties which call themselves as secular (probably because of vote-banks) demand an answer directly from PM and disrupt the parli