The inevitable partition of Pakistan
The partition of British India in 1947 and the emergence of India and Pakistan did not, as was widely claimed by their politicians, usher in an era of unity and peace. ...
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100 Stray Dogs kill a Kerala woman,Animal Rights Activists Silent?
A disturbing piece of news appeared in the media a few days ago. A 65 year old woman was mauled by stray dogs in Thiruvananthapuram. Bitten all over, the old woman ...
Irom Sharmila: Not an asset anymore, for her own people
Two centuries ago, the dying Simon Bolivar- the liberator of South America and the greatest revolutionary the World had seen or has since- lamented: “He who serves the Revolution, ploughs the ...
Seemingly Secular Jinnah, Islamist Iqbal, Confused Ali and the birth of moth-eaten Pakistan
What happens when a poet-cum-philosopher, A student leader and a flamboyant, but incorruptible orator align together? A new nation takes birth. The poet was Muhammad Iqbal, who transformed from being an ...
Bangladesh Attack: Why were the targets asked to recite Koranic Verses?
As I was greeted with familiar scenes when I switched on my evening TV, I went into my usual stupor. This time, the ISIS had struck closer home, which was at ...
Bangladesh Attack was a Holy War for them, RELIGION has got EVERYTHING to do with it
On 1st July 2016, seven armed jihadis stormed into the Holey Artisan bakery in the upmarket Gulshan area of Dhaka, taking more than 30 people hostage. In a throwback to the ...
Assam 2016 Results: Has BJP accomplished Mission Assam?
We had Assam Elections figured out correctly before any Exit Polls. Assam 2016 Results: Fates Sealed Assam 2016 Results - The electoral jamboree in Assam has come to an end. The ...
Dr. Hamid Ansari: Vice President or Spokesperson of Muslims
How long can a wolf remain under the skin of a goat, even with a peaceful looking white goatee? Not too long. It appears when one's term in the office nears ...
Indian Independence Act of 1947 – How British fooled India?
Indian Independence Act 1947 - A Commentary The words ‘India’ and ‘Independent’ are misnomers. Bal Gangadhar Tilak (1856-1920), one of the pioneers of freedom struggle, asked the people not to rely ...
Ye Dil maange Delhi no more- Case for a new national capital for India!
The concept of national capital has historically had no meaning in India. In a large, diverse country like ours, which was more united in spirit than politically, the capital served as ...
Malda riots investigation can wait but a Ghulam Ali concert cannot
In the race to become the ‘Ultimate champion of secularism in India’ Mamata Banerjee took a giant leap in the very first month of the year when she cordially organised a ...
Rahul Dravid- The ‘God’ lesser worshipped
Born a Bengali, my world of cricket was eclipsed by Sourav Ganguly’s debut at Lords. And like most of the fans of this nation, it took me a while to realize ...
