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Articles with tag: diversity

An Indian Abroad

Sangeeta Mahapatra   Sep 14, 2009   interacts: 17

While not being jingoistic, I realized that it is only in a foreign land does one realize the worth of one's identity.

What Happened To Tania?

Nikhat Rasool   Jan 26, 2009   interacts: 28

Tania! My daughter… Our dream daughter, Sara’s and mine. It’s been six months now since she had gone. Where and why, I don’t know?

The Other Side

Omer Aijazi   Dec 20, 2008   interacts: 15

There is not much value in trying to judge the world and maybe slightly more in trying to change it. But real power lies in understanding people around us and their motivations.

Miley Sur Mera Tumhara

Shantanu Dutta   Oct 13, 2008   interacts: 22

These days it is not enough any more to be a Hindu alone. No – indeed you have to be a particular kind of Hindu.

Limits of Multiculturalism

Dost Mittar   Sep 18, 2007   interacts: 269

The question of reasonable accommodation with cultural minorities has erupted with increasing frequency and friction in almost all countries with multicultural minorities

An Unconditional Commitment to Pluralism

Rohit Chopra   Sep 7, 2007   interacts: 22

It means accepting a Hindu as a Hindu, a Muslim as a Muslim, a Jew as a Jew, an atheist as an atheist, an unbeliever as an unbeliever and it means respecting that choice.

Through the Parsi Prism

Farzana Versey   Aug 19, 2005   interacts: 76

Why don’t Parsis express their opinion on general political matters? They can truly be non-partisan representatives of minorities. But there is a feeling they want to retain the purity of their race. Chances are, they won’t be a race for long.

The Mystery of South India

Nazar Khan   Aug 4, 2004   interacts: 148

There is a similar philosophy behind the South Indian saree. The unstiched drape enhances the shape of wearer and only partially covers the midriff. The navel is left unconcealed because it is considered a source of life and creativity.

Takht-e-Bahi

Saima Khan   May 10, 2003   interacts: 15

Takht-e-Bahi is famed for the quality of the kebabs available here.

The Evolution of Urdu Literature in the 20th Century

Farid Khwaja   Jul 29, 2001   interacts: 63

Literature is the narration of time

The Bride Burning

Begum F Shahnaz   Nov 23, 1998   interacts: 5

Mankind will not stand by and witness our burning:  Mankind will not immolate truth.

Love Means Never Having to Say You Are An Infidel!

Moe Chaudry   Nov 26, 1997   interacts: 21

Can you be a Muslim and marry a Jew? A closer look at inter-religious marriages.

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