Tag: Secularism
No Clean Chit to Foot Soldiers
Ek Anek Aur Ekta (1974)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8DZUKQClvc This is the video ((Ek Anek aur Ekta (1974)) many of us watched as children. In those days we were taught it was smart to stay united. It was shameful to be communal. It was really that simple and that basic. We as a nation have reached wherever we have because we have stuck it out together. From a country that couldn’t make a … Continue reading Ek Anek Aur Ekta (1974)
Peace Begins in the mind of the child- Teesta Setalvad
Side by side with battling communal violence in the public arena, media and the courts, we began a unique experiment in 1994. It was working with young minds supplementing what is taught (or not taught) in the history and social studies curriculum. KHOJ borne of the fires that seared Bombay in 1992-1993 carries on today. One of the techniques we use is that of story … Continue reading Peace Begins in the mind of the child- Teesta Setalvad
उत्तर प्रदेश की राजनीति में घुलता साम्प्रदायिक उन्माद – मोहम्मद अनस (Mohammad Anas)
देश के सबसे बड़े सूबे की राजनैतिक प्रतिस्पर्धा के कारण उपजे साम्प्रदायिक उन्माद की भेट जनता को चढ़ना था ये बात तो तय थी पर समाजवाद और जनसरोकार के नाम पर बनी समाजवादी पार्टी भी इसके चपेट में आ जायेगी यह किसी को नहीं मालूम था ,एक साल के भीतर पचास से अधिक झड़प ,दर्जन भर से अधिक दंगे ,एक ख़ास वर्ग के संभ्रात व्यक्तियों … Continue reading उत्तर प्रदेश की राजनीति में घुलता साम्प्रदायिक उन्माद – मोहम्मद अनस (Mohammad Anas)
Reflections of a Crusader – Teesta Setalvad
A Tribute to Asghar Ali Engineer when he turned 60 (1999) For 38 years, since way back in 1961 when he was a student of engineering, Asghar Ali Engineer has been waging a two–pronged battle — against the divisive forces of communalism and the gross human rights violations of ordinary Bohra Muslims by an oppressive and corrupt priesthood under the head–priest — Syedna Burhanuddin. Turning … Continue reading Reflections of a Crusader – Teesta Setalvad
Our world, Our story – Teesta Setalvad
Though I had promised readers the second part of the crucial tale on faltering India that needs to re-enforce inclusion and fairplay, I will take a break just this week to remember my inspirations, this Friday, March 8, Women’s Day. Often people ask, what use is March 8 or May 1? International Women’s Day or Labour Day? How is it relevant when women are seen … Continue reading Our world, Our story – Teesta Setalvad
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