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
