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Author Archives: Inam Abidi Amrohvi
What Makes the Muslims Angry: Analysing the Causes that Foster Fundamentalism
“Throughout history, Islam has demonstrated through words and deeds the possibilities of religious tolerance and racial equality.” Barack Obama, 44th President of USA THE year 1979 holds special importance. It was the year that saw two significant happenings … Continue reading
Posted in Islam, Religion
Tagged Islam, islamic-fundamentalism, muslim, muslim-fundamentalism, osama, what-makes-muslims-angry
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Justice Delayed is Justice Denied
Bhopal Gas Tragedy
Fact File: Dec 3, 1984. Some 500,000 people are exposed to poisonous gases in the state capital of Madhya Pradesh, India. Between 5000-8000 people died immediately and thousands over the years from long term illness. More than 100,00 remain chronically ill in Bhopal today. The water and soil of the area is still contaminated.
Where’s the justice for innocents who still suffer? Continue reading
Posted in Politics
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Sir Syed Day – A Retrospection
Thousands of Aligs all over the world celebrate the birth anniversary of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan every year. However the event has turned into a ritual dinner than anything else. A critical examination of the famous event in AMU’s calendar and a few suggestions to make the event more constructive. Continue reading
Guzishta Lucknow
Guzishta Lucknow by Abdul Halim Sharar (1869 – 1926) is a detailed historical account of the Lucknow society during the rule of Nawabs. It is filled with countless lesser known facts and fascinating stories about yesteryear’s Lucknow and gives you an insight into the daily lives of the Nawabs and the commoners of the city. Continue reading
Posted in Book Review, Society
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Firaaq – A Brave New Effort
A review of the Hindi movie Firaaq by Nandita Das Continue reading
AR Rahman: The Mozart of Madras
The story explores the legend of A R Rahman. Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment, Featured, Movies
Tagged a-r-rahman, Bollywood, dileep-kumar, roja, Slumdog Millionaire
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Hindu Zionists Behind Mumbai Attacks – Zaid Hamid
A TV channel in Pakistan comes up with their own conspiracy theory behind the Mumbai attacks claiming that Hindi “Zionists” are behind the attacks. Continue reading
Posted in Pakistan, Terrorism
Tagged brasstacks, mumbai, Mumbai Attacks, news-one-pakistan, Terrorism, terrorist outfit, zaid-hamid
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Remembering The Mumbai Heroes
India responded as one after the time of Mumbai terror attacks. While many individuals and organizations did a commendable job, let us remember some real heroes while reflecting on the Mumbai tragedy . Continue reading
Posted in Terrorism
Tagged ashok-kamte, hemant-karkare, mumbai-blasts, mumbai-heroes, taj-mahal-hotel, Terrorism, vijay-salaskar
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