‘New insights on the modular planning of the Taj Mahal‘ by Prof R Balasubramaniam – Exploring the link between Taj Mahal and Harappa [ pdf download ]
Is Islam the Problem? by Jonah Godlberg
K N Govindacharya on Akhand Bharat (in Hindi)
Climate change: the worst scientific scandal of our generation by Christopher Booker
The latest issue of Towards a Great India
Selected past weekend readings:
Recommended weekend reading
Weekend potpourri: Kashmir, BJP, Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam

…in other words, some light weekend reading.
*** Excerpts from a recent interview of Nafisa Ali ***

Why have you rejoined the Congress?
Because that’s my party.
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Why do you say that your decision to join the SP was ‘a mistake’?
I took a step which, if I was rational and calm, I would never have taken. I went against my principles. I made a mistake because I didn’t have political backing and the support I needed at that time.
Did you join the SP because you wanted a seat at any cost?
It’s not about …

UPDATE: The total amount raised now stands at £400*. Sincere thanks to everyone who pitched in (list below)
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Yesterday evening, 20-25 souls braved the sub-10 degree temperatures and the London rush hour to join us at a small gathering to remember the attack on Mumbai last year.
We did what most of you felt we should have done.
We honoured the memory of those gave their lives to protect ours…and we had an open discussion on terrorism and ways to tackle the challenge.
Highlights: A presentation by Amitabh Soni that brought back the memories …

Note: Up to 2 multiple-choices allowed
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How should India remember 26/11?(opinion)

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Pl. also read: Pearl Harbour, 26/11 & Another Day of Infamy
UPDATE: Additional options included

On the eve of the first anniversary of the attack in Mumbai, below are excerpts from the preface to Sh B Raman’s latest book on 26/11 (emphasis mine).
*** Preface to “MUMBAI 26/11 – A DAY OF INFAMY” by B Raman – Excerpts ***
Even while holding talks with the US on peace in the Pacific, the Japanese Empire secretly and treacherously planned and carried out massive surprise attacks from the air and the sea on Pearl Harbour in Hawaii on December 7, 1941, killing a large number of American military personnel …

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