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Reading Time: 10 minutesThere is greater knowledge today of the rise of the Nazi Party and Hitler. It should be an example of what can happen with the rise of a right-wing ideology inspired by it. Despite it, the world is witness to a rise in authoritative leadership in two major democracies. A challenge remains. Continue reading
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Reading Time: 4 minutesHindus follow a collection of religious beliefs. There is a common thread that binds them but politics can be a matter of belief for the sake of power. Continue reading
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Reading Time: 7 minutesThis is the title of a book written by Kancha Illaiah[i]. I stumbled upon the book searching for Shashi Tharoor’s book titled ‘Why I am a Hindu’, which I wanted to read out of curiosity and not self-affirmation. Illaiah’s book … Continue reading
Reading Time: 3 minutesSongs of Blood and Sword, by Fatima Bhutto, throws more light on the fibre of Pakistani politics. It altered my impressions and complemented my reading of The Last Mughal Emperor, by William Dalrymple, and Cross Swords by Shuja Nawaz. Politics … Continue reading
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Reading Time: 6 minutesThe dynasty came to an abrupt end. This is perhaps the best book with a detail account of the happenings at that time. Continue reading
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Reading Time: 4 minutesPublic policy has emerged over obesity, emission control and matters such as zoning of schools. Continue reading
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Reading Time: 3 minutesPradeep Kanthan 6 June 2011 By the Weight of a Mustard is a book written by Wendell Steavenson, an American academic living in UK or the other way round. It made interesting reading and gave some insight into the Saddam … Continue reading