Monthly Archive: July 2010

Exploding the Myth of “Hindutva Terror”

There is a new kid on the block. (S)he is called “Hindutva Terror” (aka “Hindu Terror”).  Chances are you have heard the word before; Chances are you have got annoyed, perhaps just a little...

Notes from North-East: The Unforgettable Moments

In this brief and final part of Notes from North-East, I would like to share some wonderful memories and unforgettable moments… The best part of my day: Waking up every morning and seeing the...

Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn on “A Decline In Courage” *must read*

A powerful and thought-provoking excerpt from “A World Split Apart” – Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn‘s Commencement Address delivered at Harvard University in 1978 (Hat Tip: Palahalli; emphasis mine): Pl substitute “India” for “West” A Decline In...

An Amazing Story of Grit and Determination

Amidst the depressing & gloomy dose of my daily news, it is rare to come across a truly cheerful story. This one lifted my spirits…Read on for an extraordinary story of grit and determination…(emphasis...