A great nation

February 26, 2006 on 4:46 pm | In Newspapers, Times of India | No Comments

For a country that was widely regarded as 20th century’s great disappointment, it must feel good that the 21st has begun rather nicely. India is today one of the world’s fastest growing economies, and there is even talk of it becoming a great power. No doubt Mr Bush will also remind us of it this week. I must confess, however, that such talk leaves me cold. Continue reading…

Nasadiya Temper

February 12, 2006 on 4:48 pm | In Newspapers, Times of India | No Comments

The recent controversy over Islamic cartoons in Europe is once again testing the boundaries of religious tolerance. Most Hindus, of course, believe that they are tolerant and trace their broadmindedness to their many gods. Some even ask: how did our tolerant pluralism turn into the intolerance of Hindutva? Continue reading…

THE NASADIYA TEMPER:THE ROAD TO GENUINE PLURALISM

February 10, 2006 on 4:01 pm | In Newspapers, Religious And Culture Web Forum | 2 Comments

The recent controversy over Islamic cartoons in Europe is once again testing the boundaries of religious tolerance. Most Hindus, of course, believe that they are tolerant and trace their broadmindedness to their many gods. Some even insistently ask: how did our tolerant pluralism turn into the intolerance of Hindutva? Wendy Doniger’s perceptive essay may not answer that question but it does point us in the right direction; it teaches that Hindu pluralism is complex, layered and there may not be a direct connection between intellectual and social pluralism. Continue reading…

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