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Embracing the Other the German way
ALL European cities somehow look identical to me. Berlin is no exception. The German capital is a heady blend of the old and new with tradition and modernity living in harmony with each other.
Padmaavat: Where are Muslim protesters?
If anyone should be going ballistic over Padmavati — sorry, Padmaavat — the spectacular cinematic tribute to Rajput valor (obviously decent, virtuous Hindus) and crass demonization of Emperor Alauddin Khilji (the archetype of marauding, meat-gorging, horny invaders!), it is Muslims. ...
Indian Muslims need smart leaders
It is seven decades since India became free. The world has changed beyond recognition. So has India from what it used to be 70 winters ago.
Pakistan and US: End of a bad marriage?
Donald Trump’s midnight brainstorm on Twitter accusing Pakistan of having had an endless party with the US aid of $33 billion and giving nothing in return except “lies and deceit” has come as a pleasant surprise to armchair warriors on ...
Why BJP cries for Muslim women
How does a party that presided over the mass rape and slaughter of Muslim women get away with presenting itself as their champion and protector? Not only is the BJP known for its ‘love’ of all things Muslim, Islamophobia is ...
Gulf El Dorado and Dubai dreams
What an eventful year 2017 has turned out to be for the Middle East! This is the year that may be known for the great Gulf divide.
The dilemma of Indian Muslims
A senior friend of mine, who spends much of his time online, passionately airing his strongly held views on issues and challenges facing India in general and its Muslims in particular, is surprisingly sprightly and sharp for his 80 plus ...
The road to Jerusalem
THE US decision to ‘recognize’ Jerusalem as Israel’s capital comes exactly a century (Nov. 2, 1917) after Arthur Balfour, the British foreign secretary and later the prime minister, announced the creation of a Jewish homeland on the Palestinian land. A ...
Ayodhya: 25 years of shame
IT has been 25 long years since the destruction of Babri Masjid in Ayodhya. And it still feels like only yesterday that the tragedy that changed India forever struck. Most of us remember where we were or what we were ...
Hadiya and the bogey of 'love jihad'
Love conquers all. Hadiya is an inspiring example of what love, in this case divine love, can accomplish pitted against greatest of odds. The frail young woman, a Hindu student from Kerala who embraced Islam while studying medicine in ...
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