From A Sharm-less surrender by G Parthasarathy (emphasis mine)
Assertions by Mr Singh that India and Pakistan are both equally “victims” of terrorism, that they share a “common destiny”, or that a rising India cannot assert its rightful place in the comity of nations without good relations with Pakistan, are factually incorrect and undermine Indian diplomacy. A democratic, secular India cannot share a “common destiny” with a theocratic, feudal and military-dominated Pakistan, which is being challenged by terrorists the ISI backed to ‘bleed’ India and seek ‘strategic depth’ in Afghanistan.
India, on …

Remy Denis, president of the All India Catholic Union (AICU):
…the Roman Catholic church in India has five times the number of priests as compared to the rest of the world,
its budget is equivalent to that of the Indian Navy
and it is the second largest employer after the government of India…
From Catholics want law to govern church properties (Courtesy Sh Krishen Kak)
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Related Post: Shantanu’s Believe It or Not!* – I (published exactly a year ago)
Related Category of Posts: Conversions, Missionaries in India
* With apologies to Ripleys.

My wife asked this question yesterday while we were discussing history.
I pondered for a moment but could not come up with a good answer. I also realised that I was not aware of the background to the naming of streets/roads in Lutyens Delhi.
I know at least one fellow blogger (perhaps two) who may have a view and/or some information on this.
In the meantime, I would be interested in your views and also if any of you has any additional information to share.
Based on my (limited) understanding of history, Aurangzeb …

Dear All: Could you please take a few minutes to answer three questions that will help me think through some ideas I have about the site?
I would also appreciate any other suggestions/thoughts you may have. Feel free to use the comments section below or if you prefer – you can email me directly at jaidharma AT gmail.com
Thank you for your time.
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First question is to do with frequency of posting. I currently have a very large backlog of drafts and posts that I would like to publish. Some of you …

We are on the razor’s edge.  It is up to us to decide whether we go this way or that way.
Nandan Nilekani, Founder and Co-Chairman, Infosys.
Full context of the quote below:

Ten years ago, on 26th July 1999, the Indian Army recaptured the last hill from Pakistani forces in Kargil…
This is an humble homage to some of our finest who did not live to celebrate the victory.
Please spare a moment to remember those who will not come back.
…and think about these excerpts from Cowards in a nation of braves by Kanchan Gupta (emphasis mine):
“Kargil war veteran Baldev Singh was shot dead and robbed by three men in Bhajanpura, North-east District of Delhi. He was carrying Rs 8.45 lakh. The …