It is a very bad example of the report set by TISS. It essentially puts doubts on all the reports of TISS. I urge the TISS management to look into this.

There are just sweeping statements without attribution to any source, jumping into conclusions without basic research. Sorry to say but this stinks of a cheap and sensational journalism.

Being a Media and Culture student, Mr. Ali should first try to tell us, what are the sources for his sweeping statements, which he had made in his article. “Sai Baba the man, among other things, was a not-so-uncommon mix of philanthropic ventures, some highly credible allegations of pedophilia…”. If they are so credible then why not quote them.

“Regardless of the complexities of his characters – his 5.5 billion dollar empire, his swanky cars, and as many accusations…”. Who is saying this? Where have you got the figure of 5.5 billion dollor. Is it not the figure just picked up from the atrocious media coverage, without research? Or is it your statement Mr. Ali, which you made sitting in your armchair?

Just one question Mr.Ali, have you ever visited Puttaparthi. How many people have you spoken to, who have benefitted from him and those who have not? How many projects run by Sathya Sai Baba have you seen. Have you done any study on the pros and cons. How many reactions have you noted down or recorded. Do you have a list of your sources so that if you are dragged to court tomorrow, you have a backup?

Without even passing out of TISS,I am sorry to say, you have already acquired a flair for sensationalism of the commercial, TRP guided Indian media.

I am sure all these India TVs and TV9s will be waiting to hire you.

ALL ALLEGATIONS ARISE FROM FEAR OF MAJOR WORLD RELIGIONS THAT THEY WILL LOOSE TO THIS NEW RELIGION

REMEBER BBC IS REALETED TO ANGLICAN CHURCH AND INDIA TODAY IS REATED TO RSS&SANGH PARIWAR.AT THE TIME OF HIS DEATH SEVERAL MUSLIM HARDLINE ORGANISATIONS ARE PUBLISHING ARTICLES OF RATIONALIST LIKE SANAL EDAMARAKU ABOUT SAI BABA, IT IS WONDERFUL THAT MUSLIM HARDLINERS BECOME RATIONALISTS.

HOWEVER MAJORITY OF CHRISTIANS HAVE BELIEF IN SAI BABA- ONE SECTION BELIEVES THAT HE IS JESUS CHRIST AND ANOTHER SECTION BELIEVES THAT HE IS ANTI CHRIST.IN BOTH WAYS THEY BELIEVE THAT SAI BABA IS SUPERHUMAN.

RECENTLY A SRILANKAN BUDHISTS PUBLICATION LAMENTED THAT INSTEAD BUDHIST TEACHINGS IN SRI LANKA WE CAN HEAR ONLY DEVOTIONAL SONGS OF SAI BABA.

THIS INTOLERANCE OF MAJOR WORLD RELIGIONS ARE BEHIND THE ALLEGATIONS AGAINST SAI BABA.

THERFORE WHATEVER MAY BE THE CLAIM OF SAI BABA’S DIVINITY , SHARIB ALI FIRST INVESTIGATE AUTHENCITY OF THESE ALLEGATIONS.

First of all you have no idea about Vivekananda, who has ever been a believer of equality, secularism and solidarity. No matter how different people have used his name/picture for their agenda he was and always will portray the same, he also gave inspiration to all freedom fighters. Gandhi gave his life for hindu-muslim equality and gave a way of non-violence and leadership in indian freedom struggle. Rani Laxmibai is an icon of protest against oppression, in an age where females were dominated and tortured she stood back. Similarly Bhagat singh, Chandrasekhar Azad and Sukhdev were the martyrs of indian freedom struggle. I dont see how an issue of muslim exclusion is coming up? Now its a pity that we only had known big leaders like Md Ali Jinnah from the muslim side of it during that time.. Who would u like to tag a pic of there from muslim leaders? I dont see anyone worthy…

Ramdev may be partial towards hindus but he is not the sole person here.. he is only a part. If you want a movement only to be carried out by the people you “Like” then you would never have a country behind you to fight with you. You need to unite and fight not cross-examine your fellow fighters.

Not being Racial about muslims. You can very much be a part of the movement if you like, but before that stop finding fault in the movement and be a soldier for it.