Missing in action since 1945
What is the real story behind the disappearance of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose? Why should we–60 years after the event–care about what happened? Who was he and does it really matter? I think that there...
View ArticleRewriting Indian History: Book review by CJS Wallia
The following is a review of Francois Gautier’s Rewriting Indian History. (New Delhi: Vikas Publishing 1996). The reviewer is C J S Wallia who writes: From my own perspective as a secular humanist, I...
View ArticleB Raman: “Aurangzebs of Today”
B Raman is the one to read to understand matters of security. His analysis is accurate and dispassionate. So do yourself a favor and read his recent paper (March 8th) at the South Asia Analysis Group...
View ArticleIndia should try freedom for a change
Not sure if that would appeal to the masses but perhaps they may like being free. Perhaps they should think of how to break free of their serfdom. “What do you think of Indian independence?” “I think...
View ArticleHappy Holi
Wishing you all an enjoyable Holi. Like all Hindu festivals, this one has multiple meanings. I cannot vouch for the accuracy but this site has some information on what Holi is about. Here’s a video of...
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India’s Republic Day January 26th
Today is the 71st anniversary of the Republic Day of India. On Jan 26th, 1950, the constitution of India came into force. Here are a few posts from previous years. Last year’s post was “Whoever fights...
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