By Sumitra Padmanabhan The writer, the General Secretary of Humanists’ Association raises the valid question of why very sick and suffering people beyond recovery should not have the right to choose death. Venkatesh and his mother Euthanasia is a Greek word that means ‘good-death’ (eu = good, thanatos = death). In other words – a [...]
Sumitra Padmanabhan sumitra_humanist@hotmail.com Let us first see what is meant by the word ‘Religion’. To many the word conveys a strong personal and emotional meaning which would make any unbiased judgment quite impossible. So, let us start with an open mind and analyze the word ‘religion’ to understand –not only what it is, but also [...]
Sumitra Padmanabhan G.S. Humanists’ Association, & Editor, The Freethinker Any reservation or quota of seats for higher studies or professional courses is against human rights and human dignity. This kind of reservation reinforces the caste system already prevailing in the Indian society and encourages discrimination among fellow countrymen. The quota system not only degenerates the [...]
