Author Archives: M Shamsur Rabb Khan

About M Shamsur Rabb Khan

Delhi based freelance writer, and editor of an NGO. Writing for the last 10 years, articles published in Business Standard, Hindustan Times, IPCS, IDSA, Daily Star and the Financial Express (Bangladesh), Human Touch, Eastern Crescent, Woman' Era, Alive, apart from five books and regular contribution to various websites.

Aggressive Advani Or Meek Manmohan

M Shamsur Rabb Khan compares the personalities, politics and policies of two top contenders for the post of Prime Minister: LK Advani and Manmohan Singh. Both were born in Pakistan and later migrated to India and their careers have taken totally different trajectories as politicians. Continue reading

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India Votes: Whom Should Muslims Vote?

I don’t know that was or has been a general feeling of alienation or escapism among Muslims, but one thing is sure, no political party has done anything concrete for the Muslims except some lip service to arouse emotional appeal though the community has been wrongly accused by the BJP and its allies for what is called ‘minority appeasement’. Continue reading

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Batla House Encounter – Too Many Discrepancies

Given the seriousness of the crime in the name of fighting terror, there is a need for judicial enquiry into the Batla House encounter so that the whole truth would come out and guilty be punished as per the law of the land. Only a time bound, independent inquiry under a sitting judge of the Supreme Court can reveal the truth. Continue reading

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India Votes: Aged And Outdated Leaders

Should there be a legislation of age bar for politicians in India? Does age help improve efficiency? Should some sort of retirement criteria be introduced in Indian politics as well? Does vibrant India need equally young and vibrant leaders, not old, aging and ‘not-so-fit’ leaders? Continue reading

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Price Of An Indo-Pak War

In the after-effect of Mumbai terror attacks, while India and Pakistan seem to sit at the threshold of a possible war and hawks in both the countries talk of ‘final battle’ terrorists thrive on the growing conflict between the two nations. Continue reading

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