Tomichan Matheikal's blog

Gospel According to Dora

Through observations of their free-spirited kitten, Dora Dora, the author contrasts the cat's simple, present-focused existence with the complexities of human ideology, religion, a…

Light Reflections

*Object + If = I* by Nilshree Damani Yelulkar uses 53 brief reflections on everyday objects to impart profound life lessons on themes such as resilience, balance, and mindfulness. …

Power Cannot But Be Corrupt

The author argues that power is not merely corrupting but inherently attracts individuals with predatory traits such as narcissism and Machiavellianism. Using Ken Follett’s *The Pi…

India: A Wounded Ego

Using a violent incident in Madhya Pradesh as a catalyst, the author critiques India's current sociopolitical climate, characterizing it as a "wounded ego" driven by religious hatr…

Man and Vampire

Using the legend of Mitran and the Yakshi at Chottanikkara Temple, the author explores the psychological battle between the conscious ego and the repressed "shadow" of the unconsci…

Unequal Freedom

The article argues that true freedom in India is being undermined by a political climate that fosters religious hatred and treats non-Hindu minorities as second-class citizens. By …

India’s Gen Z and the Media

The article examines whether Indian mainstream media failed to adequately cover the youth-led "Cockroach Janata Party" movement against the Modi government, noting that many domest…

The Politics of Eggs in India’s Schools

Sixteen Indian states have excluded eggs from school midday meal programs due to religious and cultural mandates, despite eggs being a vital, cost-effective source of essential nut…

Mystery, History, Theology

The author expresses a deep fascination with the atmospheric religious and political intrigues characteristic of medieval historical fiction. To explore these themes further, they …