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Shefali Vaidya

Shefali Vaidya

Shefali Vaidya is a freelance writer and newspaper columnist based in Pune. She is trying to perfect the fine art of sarcasm.

Dholkal Ganesh and the Sad Tale Of Apathy
Archives, Commentaries

Dholkal Ganesh and the Sad Tale Of Apathy

Shefali Vaidya- February 1, 2017

The destruction of the Dholkal Ganesh is just the latest episode in this sad tale of Hindu apathy. Read More

Open Letter to Karan Johar
Archives, Blog

Open Letter to Karan Johar

Shefali Vaidya- October 21, 2016

What stopped Karan Johar and his 'talent' from across the border from issuing a simple statement condemning the #UriAttacks? Read More

I am a Hindu and I am Sick and Tired
Archives, Commentaries

I am a Hindu and I am Sick and Tired

Shefali Vaidya- December 12, 2015

If there are any victims of Intolerance in this country, it is us, the devout Hindus. Read More

Aurangzeb: A Life of Tolerance
Archives, Identity (Distortion & Appropriation)

Aurangzeb: A Life of Tolerance

Shefali Vaidya- November 5, 2015

I am no scholar of history but I know my Indian history fairly well. Given the currently prevailing atmosphere of intolerance in India, this would ... Read More