At a recent seminar, the well-known journalist-turned-politician, Mr M.J. Akbar, posed the question: when did Indian Muslims become a minority? And by way of amplification, he added: after all, they did not regard themselves a minority when Mohammed Ghauri conquered north India or Malik Kafur the Deccan. Mr Akbar answered … Read More
By his public statement favouring a Congress-BJP coalition at the centre, Bhaurao Deoras, brother of the RSS chief, has clearly embarrassed the BJP leadership and indeed the RSS cadres and affiliated organisations. But wittingly or unwittingly, he has also given expression, even though indirectly, to the dilemma the RSS parivar … Read More
The Chinese Prime Minister, Mr. Li Peng’s forthcoming visit to New Delhi can mark a turning point in Sino-Indian relations if it is recognised by both sides that they have been victims of misperceptions resulting from the cold war. Beijing and New Delhi have seen themselves as major players on … Read More
The hope for a change in Pakistan’s policy towards India, it seems, is now being pinned on Washington’s capacity and willingness to put pressure on Islamabad. But this is an illusion built on some false assumptions, says Girilal Jain During the second non-official Indo-Pakistan dialogue organised by SUNDAY MAIL … Read More
