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Trying Times: The Othering Of Muslims In India
That religious chauvinism is very much a part of Indian psyche could hardly be debated. With the ascendance of Modi led ‘Hindu Nationalist’ government at the centre & its repeated condoning of heinous acts of Right- wing zealots accentuates a tactical understanding between the regime & their handymen. — read more
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Trying Times: The Malaise That Is Nationalism
How to better understand the malaise that’s nationalism? Consider this; a formerly high ranking minister in one of India’s prosperous state is convicted of inciting & leading a blood thirsty mob across the streets of a slum. What followed was absolute savagery; people were maimed, killed & raped with impunity as the administration turned a… — read more
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Announcing A New Column: Daily Takes
I’d be starting a new column under the rubric ‘Daily Takes’ which is to deal with everyday issues. Every alternate day, one national & an equally significant international issue would appear. The column would be crisp & concise; sticking to a word limit of 500. Keep a watch on this space. Hoping everyone enjoys it! — read more
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Muslims & The Dangerous Game Of Ideological Warfare
As the ‘Ram Janambhoomi Movement’ began gathering steam in 80’s propelling BJP led coalition government to power after a series of communal riots across the nation. Muslims of India would develop a sort of paranoia towards Right wing political entities. In the 90’s as the communal cauldron simmered Muslims would tread on the devious path… — read more
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The landscape of Opinions in India
One fine day a man asked of an old ascetic, “Why do two people think so differently?” The seer replied, “The difference is in the eyes my child. And how you see depends on your experience with life…” — read more
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