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Author Archives: Manas Shaikh
Let us Bring Back Civility in Politics
There is no need to emphasize the importance of politics on our lives. It is now very common to dismiss all politicians as selfish people who have absolutely no principles. Interestingly, politicians of different parties try to make the best … Continue reading
Hindutva Terror: Why?
Arrest of Sadhvi accused of terrorism is an important turn in our history. We need to understand what drives the masterminds and the foot soldiers in order to address the problem. Continue reading
Posted in Politics
Tagged ABVP, communal, congress, Constitution, Hindutva, indian history, Kanpur, Mangalore Blasts, minorities, nanded, Newspapers, Pragyan Singh Thakur, Sangh Parivar, Society, terrorists
55 Comments
Crafting An Antidote For Extremism
Indians’ search for a suitable image. Continue reading
Posted in Fanatics
Tagged Extremism, freedom struggle, hindu cause, Hindutva, indian history, indian nationalism, Modi, Mughals, Sangh Parivar, Vision India
34 Comments
Open Thread: Your Vision For India
What is your vision for Future India? Continue reading
Salman Rushdie and Taslima Nasrin
Analyzing Salman Rushdie and Taslima Nasrin and their convictions Continue reading
Posted in News & Analysis
Tagged Freedom-Of-Expression, Islam, media, mumbai, Pakistan, Prophet, The-Satanic-Verses
40 Comments
Cricket(s) and Burnt Lives
The fanatics were busy in Orissa while the nation was busy with its cricket. Continue reading
Posted in Fanatics, India
Tagged Anti-social, Christians, cricket, Dalits, Gujarat, hindus, India, media, minorities, muslim, Orissa, Sangh Parivar, vhp
81 Comments
Malaysia Violences, Hindu Rights and Indian “Interference”
Let us first note that the banner under which the disaffected and discriminated Hindus are fighting is “Hindu Rights Action Force”, and not “Indian Rights Action Force.” And that, my friends, is the right thing to do. They are Hindus, … Continue reading
Posted in Featured, Hinduism, World
Tagged discrimination, hindus, India, Indian Police, Malaysia, Politics, racial tension
23 Comments
Travel, Kannada and Untouchability
I was traveling from Bangalore to Kolkata few days ago. On my way, I saw a few things, which I thought I might share. Travel South India is very sensitive about it’s languages and culture. They feel that the North … Continue reading
Petition: Allow Al-Jazeera to Downlink in India
Target url I have written about Al-Jazeera not being allowed to downlink in India before. Nothing has changed since then (who expected anything to happen? ) (In the meantime, I’ve loved this interview of Alice Walker. Have a look, it’s … Continue reading
Posted in India
6 Comments
Independence Eve Gift
Just as we were leaving behind the blatant attack by MIM, the Shiv Sena has offered us another incident to stir Gandhi in his grave. They, it appears, have a good sense of humour. They chose independence day eve. It … Continue reading
Posted in Fanatics, India, Journalism
7 Comments