Between Jhatka and Halal: Gujarat after two years of “normalcy”
For the Muslim victims of communal violence in Gujarat the violence has not ended — it is the difference between immediate hacking (jhatka) and slow death (halal).
Satish Deshpande | Mar 28, 2004
Ecumenism and Islam’s enemy within
How many more Karbalas and Quettas are we to see amongst competing Islamic sects, while the rest of the world sees a united, militant front?
Yoginder Sikand | Mar 23, 2004
NHRC of Nepal: amidst the ruins
Government attitude is threatening an institution which has shown some degree of seriousness towards ensuring protection of human rights. There ought to be a rethink.
Suhas Chakma | Mar 23, 2004
The importance of not forgetting
The importance of not forgetting A report tracing the different forms of violence being meted out to Gujarat's Muslims over the last two years, starting with the carnage of February 2002. What has been the pain, …
Biraj Swain and Somnath Vatsa | Mar 15, 2004
Inside the nuclear closet
Abdul Qadeer Khan, regarded as the 'Father of Pakistan's A-Bomb', was accused then pardoned by President Musharraf for his role in trafficking nuclear technology. But what sort of man is Qadeer, and what does his …
Pervez Hoodbhoy | Mar 15, 2004
Para ninda, Para charcha
The chat-behind-the-back has emerged as a 'political right' of the ordinary people, a way to defy authority and try and keep it in check.
Dipankar Sinha | Mar 13, 2004
Notorious fizz
The multinational colas swamp the public consciousness with their advertising blitz, but a parliamentary committee has been doing its job in India.
Sudhirendar Sharma | Mar 13, 2004
Rice and sovereignty
The grain that sustains more than half of the world's population may soon be owned and controlled by a private company.
Devinder Sharma | Mar 13, 2004
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