Khushwant Singh on why he supported the Emergency: With some reservations I supported the Emergency proclaimed by Mrs Indira Gandhi on June 25, 1975. Let me explain why. I concede that the right to protest is integral to democracy. You can have public meetings to criticise or condemn government actions. You can take out processions, call for strikes and closures of business. But there must not be any coercion or violence. If there is any, it is the duty of the government to suppress it by force, if necessary. http://bit.ly/1Ngxce2
K.S. Shaini on the discovery of a 4th c Buddhist site: A 1,500-year-old city, complete with a palace, temples, houses and a Buddhist educational centre big enough to accommodate 10,000 students is slowly emerging out of the recesses of the earth at Sirpur, 85 km from the capital Raipur. Archaeologists, historians and even the Chhattisgarh government are excited by the find. For it promises to reveal what may arguably be India’s biggest ancient seat of learning—far bigger than Nalanda in Bihar. http://bit.ly/1LyOWzY
Mariana Baabar on veg food in Pakistan: A silent culinary revolution seems to be transforming the perception and palate of the ordinary Pakistani. Veggies are no longer infra dig...(it) has become cuisine of choice for those dining out. Vegetarian restaurants are mushrooming in Karachi. Dosa is king, equally popular are the savoury chaats. http://bit.ly/1Iwn9x5
