Muslim extremism

Kashmir Burning

 Kashmir is on boil and whatever is happening is a chilling reminder that the problem is not solved and perhaps never will be. One is reminded that always the problems in Kashmir are accentuated by  a lack of will of the central government and

I was in Europe for almost 2 weeks on a business and holiday trip. Frankly it was the wrong time to visit Europe as the entire continent was charged with the advent of over one million Muslim refugees. Europe does need labor, because of a declining population trend, but many are advising

Many people are astounded that Donald Trump has been vociferously denouncing Islam and the terrorism connected with it. Many fail to utter a word against Muslim terrorism and talk in general terms about terror. Such people would not like that Islam be identified with terrorism. To these people

Prophet Muhammad has a unique place in world history. During his life time  he propounded a new faith, which for its time and age was progressive.  It struck at idolatry and  propounded

Background

Before we can discuss the problem created by the Nizam of Hyderabad in 1947-48, we have to have a look at history. Hyderabad state  was the biggest state in India, but it had a majority Hindu population( 93%), but a Muslim ruler. The state was part of

In 1947, the Indian National Congress Party opted for a secular republic in preference to a Hindu Rashtra. The Congress party was then headed by 2 leaders Nehru and Gandhi who wanted to win over the Muslims. Gandhi in particular had a great desire to be a mascot for Muslims as well and was thus