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The history of the largest democracy in the world is one of discrimination and exclusion. The author attributes this collapse to the deeply embedded Varna and Jati system that is further perpetuated by the ones in power. Besides offering a compelling study of the origin of social discrimination, the author exposes the anatomy of contemporary communal politics. Some of the bold questions raised by him relate to the disproportionate historical and political ...
In the present democratic system of government, the liabilities and duties of the police are more socialistic in comparison to the other types of governments. Police being an integral part of the government, its actions are concerned with the detection of crime, maintaining law and order besides enforcing social legislations and also to protect the weak and the defenceless. A step forward, the role of the police forces has now undergone rapid transformation since ...
Is the United Nations truly an international peacekeeper? Are we the Third-World Nations-really represented at the UN? Is the UN a democratic institution protecting the weaker nations from tyranny and authoritarianism? Yes-that is what we have been deluded into thinking. The history of the UN’s approach to the various international conflicts proves that it has always been only safeguarding the interests of the veto-wielding powers. In Reforming the United ...
This is a significant, well-written and revised edition of the bestselling Bangla novel Bhumiputra. The translation has come at an appropriate juncture in the life of the Indian Muslim. This is admirable due to the many aspects of historic anti-Islam feelings prevalent within some areas of our public life. This exceptional book covers anguish, hurt and pain of an average Muslim in its many forms and more importantly reflects and gives us hope. A must read if you ...