Look into the mirror yourself Mr.Patel
In the 19 October edition of TOI, the ever-erudite Aakar Patel, gave us the most important criterion a leader should have in order to be elected. Check: Integrity Fail Check: Articulation Fail Check: Confidence Fail Check: More...
Origins of the Moghul Tyrants of India
Introduction In the autumn of 1404 CE Timur-i-Lenk, after having spread the terror of Islam all over Asia for more than three decades, was poised to launch the final campaign of his life – the invasion of the More...
Kancha Ilaiah the time-traveler
On 22 September Kancha Ilaiah wrote an op-ed in the Asian Age sharing his ‘wisdom’ regarding the controversial phenomenon of Love Jihad. As is the case with most self-proclaimed progressives in India, Mr.Ilaiah More...
Open Letter to Saif Ali Khan: Why must Pataudi brides convert to Islam to marry?
(Note: This piece was sent by an IndiaFacts reader, supporter and well-wisher who wishes to remain anonymous. You can follow the author on Twitter at @readernewspaper) Dear Mr Saif Ali Khan, This is in response More...
The Sinister Side of Sufism
For centuries the Sufi creed and Sufi music have been tom-tommed as great symbols of spiritualism and promoters of peace and harmony between the Hindus and the Muslims. The cleverly marketed concept of Sufi spiritualism More...