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Pluralism, Dissent and Democracy in India
India has a long history of dialogue, debate, dissent and pluralism.The success of democracy in India is frequently attributed to the British influence. The influence is exaggerated. Several dozen countries experienced British rule. It is rightly claimed that the sun never set on the British Empire. Yet, democracy has found a solid footing in only a few of the former British colonies, among the few being India. Few countries in Afro-Asia match India’s record of maintaining free institutions.The ...
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Cowards Hindus or Failed Islam in India?
That “Hindus are cowards” is a theme which has been repeated ad nauseam. Mahatma Gandhi wrote: “Hindus are cowards and Muslims are bullies.” A large number of Hindus themselves accept this epithet. Nothing could be farther from the truth. History does not bear out the conclusion.A brief review of Islamic expansion is necessary.Islam may be dated to 610 AD, when Mohammad began having conversations with Archangel Gabriel. Mohammads message one true God named Allah attracted a number of followers. ...
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