Opinion
It's time for a creative and constructive re-imagining of the challenge facing India as right now there is unprecedented consensus, both on the Maoist threat and on the need for social justice.
Web | Nov 04, 2009
Opinion
Perhaps the best single word to describe India's collective attitude towards free expression, and civil liberties in general, is 'confused'. Just like, one might say, India's attitude towards the United States, where the right to free speech is virtually absolute and positive.
Web | Aug 14, 2008
Contention
Imagine a hypothetical jury of world public opinion sitting in judgement over the Indian and Pakistani positions on J&K. What would such a jury decide if it had to render a verdict today? I think such a jury will have to decide that Pakistan has made the more compelling moral case...
Web | Feb 02, 2004
Tribute
A Tribute to R.K. Narayan's memory
Web | May 14, 2001
Bangladesh
It's over thirty years now, but the horrors of the genocide in Bangladesh and our bizarre decision to let the Pakistani military criminals go free instead of prosecuting them for crimes against humanity remains a karmic millstone around the collective neck of the people of the subcontinent.
Web | Mar 26, 2001
Opinion
It's time to assert our humanity, articulate our pluralistic values, and isolate the forces of exclusivist bigotry. Admitting that we are all fallible would be a good first step in that direction.
Web | Mar 15, 2001