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Fascist threat to Hinduism

So this is how the cookie crumbles. Who would have thought India would find itself at this dangerous crossroads so early in its democratic journey after all those historic sacrifices…

Celebrating Hinduism’s ‘hypocrites’

Celebrating Hinduism’s ‘hypocrites’

Listening to Shruti Sadolikar in Delhi the other day my mind leapt into a maze of politics. Here was a Maharashtrian Brahmin woman singer remembering Ustad Alladiya Khan, her guru’s…

Pythagoras and the holy dip

RELIGIOUS beliefs and science have coexisted for centuries. Science and superstition can also find a way to trudge along together. A brilliant scientist may not tread the path that has…

Cricket controversy

After the ICC entrusted Pakistan with the responsibility of organising the mega event of Champions Trophy 2025, to be held in February and March next year, cricket fans were excited…

Jews, Zionists and the media

THE CNN reporter gave a victory cry for his adventures in an active warzone. The headlines said it all. He had travelled with the Israeli air fleet to watch and ‘cover’ firsthand…

Path of instability

PAKISTAN is currently muddling through a storm of political instability, economic downturn and resurgent terrorism. Large sections of Indian media and pundits have seized the opportunity to demonise Pakistan as…

Wilful fratricide

SHOULD a Muslim living in India envy his fellow Muslim living in Pakistan? Is the grass greener on this side of the border? It is an invidious choice — between…

And miles to go

THE time will eventually arrive, if the world survives, when International Wom­en’s Day (IWD) is little more than a historical curiosity — a reminder of the bad days when more…

The number seven

Every year, on the occasion of August 14, this confusion arises as to which year and day of independence this is. The debate is based on two viewpoints - whether…

Monkey business

THE only movie I wanted to watch on my trip to the US last month was Dev Patel’s Monkey Man. I was blown away by the trailer and was curious…