It is obvious that, in fundamental sense, the vidhan elections next week do not represent an extension of the Lok Sabha poll last November. Not only is the atmosphere far more relaxed, the nature of the contest is different. It is as much a fight for ascendancy between the Janata … Read More
The importance of partition in 1947 for the Hindus has been completely missed by the proponents of secular Indian nationalism and Hindu Rashtra alike. Indeed, I, for one, do not know of a single foreign scholar either who has grasped the true significance of the historic event. As a result, … Read More
The present turmoil in Kashmir and Indo-Pakistan relations over Kashmir can turn into a god-sent opportunity if it provokes, to begin with, some individuals on both sides of the ‘great divide’ to review the meaning and consequences of partition. Such a small beginning can, in my view, lead to great … Read More
Pakistan has administered a rude shock to India on Kashmir. It has served notice that it shall continue to support terrorism in the valley and agitate the issue at every international forum available to it. Our attention is, therefore, understandably focussed on the Pakistani aspect of the problem. But this … Read More
