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Hotel California By Justice Katju

“Hotel California,” released by the Eagles in 1977, is a metaphorical masterpiece exploring the dark underbelly of the American Dream. The song narrates a weary traveler’s entrapment in a luxurious yet inescapable hotel, symbolizing the seductive allure and spiritual emptiness of American society. With cryptic lyrics like “You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave,” it critiques materialism, excess, and the music industry’s corruption in the 1970s. Don Henley describes it as a journey from innocence to experience, unveiling a nightmare beneath the promise of prosperity, blending haunting imagery with profound social commentary.

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From Mouse to Tiger and back By Justice Katju

The article “Punah Mooshak Bhav” by Justice Katju draws a parallel between an ancient Sanskrit tale and the political trajectory of Arvind Kejriwal, former Chief Minister of Delhi. The story narrates a mouse’s repeated transformations into more powerful creatures at the behest of a saint, only to revert to its original form after displaying ingratitude. Similarly, Kejriwal rose from a modest anti-corruption crusader, riding Anna Hazare’s movement, to a powerful political figure leading the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). However, his tenure as Chief Minister was marred by allegations of corruption, extravagant spending (e.g., the “Sheesh Mahal”), and political U-turns, culminating in a significant electoral defeat in the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections. The article critiques Kejriwal’s lack of scientific vision and portrays his fall—losing his position and facing criminal cases—as a return to his metaphorical “mouse” state, emphasizing the transient nature of power devoid of integrity.

Nepali Student’s Suicide at KIIT Campus Exposed a Culture of Goons and Harassment

The sad shadow Prakriti Lamsal, a 20-year-old Nepali student at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Bhubaneswar, passed recently has thrown over the campus. This episode started demonstrations and exposed a general culture of harassment and intimidation inside the university. Though anti-ragging rules exist, many events have been documented, usually under cover of political pressures that encourage silence and fear. The way the government has responded to student demonstrations has been characterized by threats of expulsion, therefore silencing voices advocating justice. Official comments on social media sites have shown a resistance to admit institutional responsibility, presenting a picture of an institution in which the search of safety and education is subordinated to power relations.

Delhi Assembly election results are irrelevant

People of India must realise the truth, that elections only result in change of leaders, who only seek power and pelf for themselves or their kith and kin on coming to power, but will not, and can not, do anything which radically improves the people’s lives. 

Justice Katju Explores Disparities Between America and India

Justice Katju highlights significant contrasts between America and India based on his experiences. In America, corruption is virtually non-existent at the common level, with strict law enforcement ensuring clean environments and adherence to regulations. Conversely, in India, corruption pervades all levels, leading to pollution, flouting of laws, and poor civic sense. American punctuality starkly contrasts with the more relaxed Indian approach to timekeeping. Katju’s observations underline the enforcement of laws in America versus the bribe culture in India, affecting everything from environmental health to daily life practices.

The Sabarmati Report Declared Tax-Free in Rajasthan after Madhya Pradesh

The government of Rajashtan has declared Vikrant Massey starrer Sabarmati Report, tax-free just like their neighboring state, Madhya Pradesh. The controversial issues on corruption and whistleblowing are narrated by the movie through the journey of an investigative journalist. Conferring to reports, Massey’s power performance combined with realistic narrative has received great acclaim from critics and the audiences alike. Tax-free status also will make the socially relevant film accessible to a much wider audience for discussions on ethics, accountability, and democracy. Sabarmati Report stands out as a cinematic tribute to those who risk everything to expose the truth.