Naseeruddin Shah on Hindi Divas
Naseeruddin Shah recites a poem on Hindi Divas 2 minute clip https://youtu.be/W3n1YuqOY-U
The Non-cooperation Movement
1 INTRODUCTION The Centenary of the non-cooperation struggle (as also the Centenary of the all-India protest against the Rowlatt legislation of 1919) inevitably brings together memories and peoples of the entire subcontinent and beyond (Nauriya, 2006). Like the 1919 all-India protest over the Rowlatt legislation, the Non-cooperation Movement stretched in geographical scope from Peshawar to…
Health, Credibility, Legitimacy and Constitutional crises
I would like to highlight a few considerations from a political and Constitutional angle. Perhaps these would strike a chord also with Socialists of various persuasions. There needs to be National Mourning until the current public health crisis lasts. This would emphasise in a formal way to all in the Indian state the gravity of…
Ekta Yatra to be supported by Society for Communal Harmony
Society for Communal Harmony is a concerned citizens’ initiative since 1991 to promote unity and understanding among the people of India. It contributes in it through creative and constructive ways including cultivating the Constitutional values, support for efforts of promoting multi-religious togetherness, and interfaith dialogue. It is our belief that rule of law, economic-social-political justice…
Gandhi in September 1947 – stand for communal harmony
What was Mahatma Gandhi trying to do immediately after India became independent? Gandhi was trying to bring peace between the warring Hindus and Muslims in the aftermath of the partition. He knew that his attempt could result in his getting killed by the “lathis” of both the warring groups. Watch this short clip of what…
Sardar Patel had a dim view of RSS
Sardar Patel on the demand of RSS: in this short speech he rejects outright the demand of a HINDU RASHTRA. He unambiguously lays out his ideas. He says it is the responsibility of Indians to accommodate the Muslims and their culture notwithstanding the partition. He makes it clear that the Government will be run to…