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Pawan Sharma [email protected] A nation is not merely a collection of geographical boundaries. It is a living construct shaped by shared history, cultural continuity, constitutional values, ...

INDIA is essentially the child of its history. Not one of the features in its life to-day which bewilder the Western observer is without its origins in a more or less remote past. Whether we examine ...

Far-right Hindu nationalists are finding a natural home among the British far-right through their shared hatred of Muslims ...

India is one of the most diverse nation-states in the world. After gaining independence from Britain in 1947, it adopted a constitution that was based on pluralism, secularism, and egalitarianism.

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The idea of India as an inclusive and secular nation-state has been challenged by the rise of Hindu nationalist ideology known as Hindutva. Promoted by organisations like the Rashtriya Swayamsevak ...

Why do films based on wars become a big deal in countries like India? A simple answer is because wars are a big deal. Everywhere and across time “You were engaged in a deeply intellectual conversation ...

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If there were a prize for the most eloquent politician in India, Shashi Tharoor would be a favorite to win. His only competition comes from Narendra Modi, the Indian prime minister, who is as ...