Ashutosh Varshney

Impeccable sociological research moors parts of this book. Unwillingness to look at a vital East casts it adrift.

Markets must flourish, but the masses can't be left behind

India's messy democracy gives it a protean edge over the rigidities of the neighbour

What next, will the VHP repeat Gujarat in MP, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan and even UP in 2003? Not unless we give it another Godhra.