The State of the State - Foreign Affairs
The state is the most precious of human possessions,��� the economist Alfred Marshall remarked in 1919, toward the end of his life, ���and no care can be too great to be spent on enabling it to do its work in the best way.��� For Marshall, one. It also ignores the lessons of history: government -- and particularly Western government -- has changed dramatically over the past few centuries, usually because committed people possessed by big ideas have worked hard to change it. Its not only��.
Mrs G in trousers: Heres why Modi is averse to Indira Gandhi
It is striking how quickly, whether consciously or unconsciously, Modi looks set to acquire some of Mrs Gs most distinctive traits--her authoritarianism, her attempt to develop a personality cult both of which ultimately proved disastrous, and her.
Newslaundry ��� Modi Magic?
For those able to look beyond his superb oratory and humour, the vapidity of Modis message is striking. His simple views spring from his lack of knowledge. Hes not well-read, has little idea about the world or its history.
In Indias National Election, Dont Trust the Polls | The.
The talks were the highest-level meeting between Modi and any U.S. government official since the State Department revoked Modis visa in 2005, following allegations that he and his State government had failed to protect minority Muslims from attacks by Hindus during the communal riots that. K.K. Birla and G.D. Birla, who at different times owned and edited the paper, have both served as Congress Party MPs and provided a large amount of funding for the party.
Attack on PETA activists over vegan Eid: Bhopals Muslims only shame.
. religious sensitivities. The attack happened outside a mosque as the campaigners carrying placards with the message, Make Eid Happy for All: Try Vegan, approached it while on their way to the city centre for a rally as part of an animal protection.
MediaCrooks: A List of Hurt Sentiments of Muslim Groups
The nonsense of SRK has been wonderfully exposed by Venky Vembu in Firstpost who appropriately calls it ���King of Victimhood: Shah Rukh Khan bites the hand that fed him���. Trust me, it. One of the greatest legal battles in the US over free speech was between Larry Flynt (Founder of porn magazine Hustler) and religious leader Jerry Falwell... For Muslims tolerance is one way street... Let us all Continue to spread the message of Hindu unity and solidarity.
Tolerance has to cut both ways: Hidden message in Modis speech on religion
There are two ways of looking at Narendra Modis speech today (17 October) to a Christian congregation in Delhi called to celebrate the elevation to sainthood of Kuriakose Elias Chavara and Mother Euphrasia. One is to see it as a belated reassurance to.
Secularism in a fruitcake? The charms of Kolkatas home-baked Christmas
Their shop J N Barua, dating back to the British days, still has an outpost in Bow Barracks, Kolkatas famous Anglo-Indian neighbourhood. ���We are open all night on Christmas eve and people just line up for the Christmas cake and our chhena cake,��� says .
Some of the News Thats Fit to Print
Yet this spring, Thein Sein made his intentions clear, stating in a speech that if media freedoms are used to endanger state security rather than give benefits to the country, I want to announce that effective action will be taken under existing laws.
Ajit Vadakayil: ABKI BAAR MODI SARKAR - CAPT AJIT.
NARENDRA MODI MUST NOT TRAVEL ABROAD IN HIS FIRST YEAR AS PM -- OR ATLEAST TILL HE HAS ALL SYSTEMS IN PLACE , THE WAY HE WANTS. PEOPLES PENT. Peron was given access to Evitas secret Swiss accounts and he returned to power in 1973.. THERE WILL BE ZERO TOLERANCE , TO PEOPLE WHOSE LOYALTIES LIE FIRST TO THEIR RELIGION AND OUTSIDE LANDS.. At least from now on they should cut down on all that spin.
No acchey din: 10 Reasons why 2014 was Annus Horribilis for Indias babus
Modi has also emphasized the need for use of technology for greater efficiency and effectiveness in administration and get this: he ordered his bureaucrats to come in to work to clean up their offices ��� including toilets ��� to celebrate Mahatma Gandhi.
Caste and religion cards were amply used, says JYOTI.
At the same time, both caste and religion were freely used by Modi both to enhance his own appeal, and also to create resentment against the other. Wherever possible, as in UP, Assam and Bengal, differences and��.
Behind Pankaj Mishras rants: A pathology of Hindu-phobia and self hate
It would be fair to say that the rise of Modi has not yet addressed the concerns of the minorities, but in all his formal statements, Modi, post-election, has been talking development, inclusiveness, and citizenship. He has risen to power not because.
The Pro-Establishment Intelligentsia and the Modi. - Kafila
For several months, I have been hearing Narendra Modis campaign speeches quite regularly, paying attention to his themes, rhetoric and imagery. As expected, he has vigorously attacked key political opponents ��� the��.
Liberals beware: Modi govt is Sanghs stepping stone to social, cultural.
And unlike another Sangh originate and former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee---considered a moderate among hardliners--Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seen as an unadulterated embodiment of all that the Sangh stands for... The former general.
Saudi Imam Says Killing Is the Only Language Jews and.
Proud To Be Part of Obamas Speech, Tweets Shah Rukh Khan. US Sees Role for. The Saudi religious figure went on to claim that Muslims discovered America, echoing a statement made in November by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. ���Dear believers, some.. Now, it is a grave psychological loss for the extremist group, which has been dealt a series of military setbacks in both Syria and Iraq, particularly at the hands of the Kurds. Last month, Kurdish��.
Newslaundry ��� I Loved Modis Speech
Richard Eaton, in many ways the guru of writing on medieval Indian history: currently rapidly at work re-writing the old text book version of the Penguin History of Medieval India by Percival Spear and has countless books on. So why do we imagine that the past was somehow devoid of these layers? Of two-way exchanges? And this brings me to the second point in Modis MSG speech I want to focus on. Its overall takeaway ��� invoking pride and nationalism in us.
How Muslim, Hindu Trilokpuri residents are joining hands to end communal.
The locals of the area have finally taken the matter into their hands and have been busy conveying this message to people of both communities. Thanks to the effort of the 50-member Aman Committee, normalcy is limping back to East Delhis Trilokpuri.
Modi Demoted Ram Madhav Promoted | So Sue me
Finance ministry suggests budget cuts of up to 15% for some ministries PTI | Nov 28, 2014, 06.32AM IST NEW DELHI: Finance ministry is believed to have suggested to some ministries a reduction of up to 15% in their. Regarding reports that VHP had opposed Santa Claus giving chocolates to kids during Christmas, we clarify that every religion has its right to celebrate their festivals in a dignified manner,��� said VHP Bastar district secretary Shashank Shrivastav.
High Winds of Moditva | So Sue me
He was particularly wary of the ���apocalyptic Hindu terms��� of such 19th-century religious revivalists as Swami Vivekananda, whose exhortation to nation-build through the ethic of the kshatriya (the warrior caste) has made him the.. in the West today, vicariously living historys violent drama in their restless exile: In Madison Square Garden, in New York, last month, more than 19,000 people cheered Mr. Modis speech about ending Indias millennium-long slavery.
Muslim clerics use of Koran to counter ISIS is a double-edged sword
This is not meant to be a criticism of any religion or any scripture, but to point to the fact that no scripture is internally consistent. All scriptures represent largely the dominant way of thinking in a particular region at the specific time they.
Kerala bar bribery case: Heres why FIR against Mani is good news for CM Chandy
A decision without any serious thinking in a state, where liquor money funded both politics and government, was doomed to fail. Within three months of the decision, Chandys policy has been weakened by a few court interventions, and now the government .
As BJP faultlines open up, Team Modi wonders how to collar the fringe
Modi and Amit Shah will, therefore, need to deal with them with a heavy hand. ���A message has to go down the line that the leadership wont tolerate any nonsense that derails the official development agenda of the government and the party. The chalta.
Godmen: Hindu Disease | So Sue me
And you can forget a religious minority ever being President..you must be Christian to be President of the United States because the right wing Christian fanatics will not tolerate a non-Christian President. So much for. I have no words for her..If hindus assert their heritage we are communal? Christian values and way of life is exerted in every aspect of life in the USA and UK. I dont even live in India and am losing my patience with all this hypocrisy. Live and let live.
PK: Why is Hinduism a blot on the idea of India | 5Forty3
This continuous messaging is having little impact as urban middle classes have not yet developed a healthy distaste towards Hindu religious symbols, especially the so-called Godmen.. confrontation between a Hindu Godman and the alien��� wait, by the way, did we tell you that the left-thinking woman who returned back from Belgium after her supposedly ���failed��� love affair with that nice, non-violent Pakistani boy has now joined a TV news channel as an anchor?
Stuck between RSS and a hard place: Narendra Modi has a family problem
WPI enters negative zone: Rate cut will come in April if budget favours it. NumberCrunching.. The PM himself has said little, one way or the other. While the. What the IPSOS survey indicates is that as confidence building measures, these behind.
Newslaundry ��� Never Challenge The Nations Holy Cows
After a Dalit parliamentarian from Tamil Nadu raises the issue in the Lok Sabha, both houses of Parliament come together (cutting across party lines) to get the cartoon banned.. But the bigger problem has nothing to do with tolerance: its the casual acceptance that political parties (of all stamps) are free to commit violence, as are members of organised religious groups, and that there is no option except. Narendra Modi became Prime Minister by doing exactly that.
Ugly Indian patriot: foreigner refuses to stand for national anthem; mob.
Whoever intentionally prevents the singing of the Indian National Anthem or causes disturbances to any assembly engaged in such singing shall be punished with imprisonment for a term, which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.
Latest hostage video shows Islamic State fears US assault, say experts
He admits he is speaking as a prisoner and that he may yet follow his former cellmates to the grave, but urges viewers to tune in to a series of films that will reveal another side of the Islamic State group, which has rampaged across large areas of.
Congress will not invite Modi for Nehrus 125th birth anniversary event
We have not given any invitation to the Prime Minister. We have invited all those who truly believe in democracy and the ideals of Nehru, Congress spokesperson Anand Sharma said replying to a volley of media questions about whether it has invited.
NaMo Mantra and IndiaTodays Shameful Conduct
The introduction should have clearly mentioned that the woman is a member of the CPI (ML) and therefore her contempt and disgust for Hindutva and Right-wing parties must be seen in that light.. Although Modi answered and even ridiculed the moron, the hosts should know how unprofessional and incompetent they are to allow such foolish questions which dont even relate to the speech, topic or agenda of the... We simply dont care about religion/scriptures.
India begins worlds largest elections in search of a new.
In fact Modi has completely overshadowed every other issue, even his party with and has been seeking vote in his name for what he says will ensure that India finally gets a strong and able government to tackle all the ills plaguing the. In large part of India, regional parties are giving a tough fight to both the Congress and BJP.. The manifesto promises all-round economic growth, stability, inclusive growth, religious tolerance and more facilities for the rural areas.