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Nationalism of convenience
'Non-vegetarian' is a word only Indians of upper caste & middle class use. No other nation knows word 'non-vegetarian'
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Dalits and Muslims: India’s favourites for the death penalty
Indian government shows no signs of acting strongly when upper-caste Hindus commit acts of terrorism
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Land grabbing in the name of ‘development’
The industrial development of this country is happening on the back of India’s theft of tribal land
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Amit Shah and the year of the BJP
My feeling is that 2016 will be a good year for Amit Shah and the BJP electorally
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The tragedy of India’s caste system
I can guarantee that in any major office, the most likely place to find dalits is in the list of grade one employees
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The reality of the Indian economy
Most important issue for Indians, the only way in which to get them out of poverty quickly, is sustained high growth
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India’s only option: talks
India has to talk because it is in its interest. Not talking does not stop terrorism
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Big change comes from society, not govt
The big change that Modi seeks won't come from the bureaucrats or ministers. It needs to come from within society
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Prohibition in India
India's censor board determines how many seconds James Bond may kiss someone before the act becomes immoral
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The ghosts of tragedies past
One reason for injustice in mass violence cases in India is ruling party is uninterested in prosecuting its own people
 
    








