Brown and Indian

*This article is translated from my Marathi article published in the Tarun Bharat Newspaper on 18th May 2021.* Youth. The most beautiful, adventurous and cathartic time period in a human being's life. Do you remember your youth? How were you? Were you outgoing? Or shy? Or a straight-A student? No matter how you were, those years have greatly contributed to the person that you are today. The memories that we make with our newfound friends during these years seep deep into the corners of our souls. This is the perfect time to explore in the quest to evolve into something wonderful. Here, we are just old enough to take care of our basic needs and at the same time, not old enough to bear the weight of responsibilities on our own. This turbulent yet exhilarating period exists to release us from our parents' shelter and build an existence that makes us distinctive. The opportunities, friends, and experiences that we encounter in this period set the foundation for the years to come. I...

*This article is translated from my Marathi article published in the Tarun Bharat Newspaper on 2nd June 2021.* Ever since the evolution of cultural practices in human society, India has stood out for its diverse lifestyle, ethics and faith. Regardless of the religion, the foundation of the Indian system is generally an amalgamation of science, logic, culture.  Due to its inherently diverse and inclusive nature, one can find people from contrasting communities happily living together as a society.  Although, one thing is stereotyped amongst all this diversity; Superstitions. In fact, the prevalence of belief in superstitions is one of the most debatable topics in the country. Almost everyone, regardless of caste, religion or societal status, believes in some superstition. Unlike science, there is no documentation of the theory behind superstitions. In fact, the origin of the propagation of superstitions was substantially based on human psychology and not religion.  There i...