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The Pakistani passport, I was told during a recent argument on nationalism, is our identity in the world. Appropriate then, that it depicts the national predicament. On the cover, embossed in gold, is the emblem of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

Ritu Gairola Khanduri, on history of cartoons, from colonial to current times, and about various aspects of Indian society from the state, to political society to modernity.

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Complaint u/s 153-A and 295 -A IPC against Shri Munna Kumar Shukla, General Secretary, Akhil Bhartiya, Hindu Mahasabha, Mandir Marg,New Delhi-110001 for making (…)

In this “pilot study” of the national movement that led to the formation of Pakistan in 1947, Becker explores the understudied “primary ingredients” of the movement (p. vii). At the very outset Becker argues that “effective, purposeful leadership” acted as a “a sine qua non” for the modern Pakistani nation (p. vii). This leadership, one of the ingredients, coordinated the other two, an integrated community and a peculiar set of circumstances, to make their successful bid for Pakistan.

There are many exiles faced by India’s poor. They are exiled from the consciences of the people of privilege and wealth. They are exiled from our cinema, television and newspapers. They are exiled from the priorities of public expenditure and governments. They are exiled from debates in Parliament and offices.