Articles published under the Itihaas heading during the decade 1991-2000
September 3rd, 1997 September 3 is a date of consequence in human history. On this day, in 1939, fifty eighty years ago, Adolf Hitler of Germany invaded Poland in open defiance of Britain and France, the superpowers of that time. A conflagration was sparked off and it was to cover the globe and last until… Continue reading The war had its saving graces
August 20th, 1997 As we enter the second half of the first century of India’s Independence it is time to take stock. What has been achieved? And, more importantly, what should be the priority in the decade 1997-2007? What problem needs to be addressed most urgently? Perhaps the total absence of idealism requires immediate and… Continue reading The legend of the origin of marriage in India
April 3rd, 1996 14th August 1996will be the day on which the 50th year of Independence will commence for one part of a country once called India (which is a subcontinent now!). As the part which became independent was called “Pakistan” when this even occurred, and more populous portion of that fragment broke away in… Continue reading Reminiscing about 1947
April 4th, 1994 The vast and spacious courtyard (of the Jama Masjid Dillee) inspires the spirit with worship and is a sanctified and hallowed location. -Inscription on the east-facing Inscription on the east-facing dalaan of the Jama Masjid
February 23rd, 1994 A tale of the father of Mahmood of Gazni
May 20th, 1991 (Originally appeared in the Economic Times) Why, despite the growth in population and in wealth, is India unable to provide an audience to its classical musicians and dancers? We need to look at the whole gamut of music and dance, the performers, organizers and audience to find out what is missing and… Continue reading Probing the Culture Fracture
