Moharram, an important occasion for Muslims, is going on these days,https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MuharramI may tell an interesting story in this connection related by Intizar Husain, an eminent Pakistani novelist, short story writer, and poet.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intizar_HussainThis is in his own words :WITH the arrival of Muharram this year, I was reminded of an encounterContinue Reading
Yesterday, 20th July, we held an important lunch meeting of Kalidas Ghalib Foundation KGF ( of which I am the patron ) in Karim’s restaurant in the India Islamic Cultural Centre, Delhi. It was attended inter alia by the Chairman of Kalidas Ghalib Foundation (KGF ) Naushad Ali Syed (Continue Reading
Are Tagore and ‘Netaji’ holy cows and private property of Bengalis ? Is no one permitted to raise any questions about ‘Gurudeb’ and ‘Netaji’ ?Continue Reading
Pakistan Corps Commanders
what kind of army this is ?Continue Reading
Tomorrow, 19th July, is the beginning of Moharram, an important day for Muslims, particularly Shias. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muharram#:~:text=Mu%E1%B8%A5arram%20(Arabic%3A%20%D9%B1%D9%84%D9%92%D9%85%D9%8F%D8%AD%D9%8E%D8%B1%D9%8E%D9%91%D9%85)%20(,Muharram In this connection I may recount a recorded incident.Once in the 1840s or 1850s Holi and Muharram fell coincidentally on the same day. The then Nawab of Avadh, Wajid Ali Shah was a Shia.Continue Reading
This article delves into the discrepancies and doubts surrounding India’s poverty statistics, questioning the accuracy of government claims. It explores the challenges of obtaining reliable data in a vast and complex country like India, examines contrasting reports on malnutrition, unemployment, healthcare, and education, and scrutinizes the widening wealth gap amid claims of GDP growth. Discover the complexities of India’s socioeconomic landscape and the ongoing debate over statistical accuracy.Continue Reading
Discover the significance of Urdu poetry in contemporary India as emphasized by Justice Katju. Urdu poetry, with its eloquence and power, has historically inspired movements and revolutions. Explore the potential of Urdu poetry to combat social issues, inspire change, and provide solace in turbulent times. Read more on Indica News.Continue Reading
A married Pakistani woman with 4 children, Seema Haider, has run away with an Indian man, Sachin Meena, via Dubai and Nepal to India, where they are currently living in Noida with her children.Continue Reading
We have to transform India into a modern highly industrialised country in which all our people enjoy a high standard of living and decent lives.For this three organisations have been created (1) Ibaadatkhana (2) Indian Reunification Association (IRA) and (3) Kalidas Ghalib AcademyWhile the first two are active, the third,Continue Reading
Bastille DayBy Justice Katju On 14th July 1789 Parisians stormed and destroyed the Bastille, a French prison fort, which symbolised the feudal Ancient Regime, and the French people set about destroying feudalism and creating a modern nation. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bastille_Day Similarly, the Indian people ( which includes Pakistanis and Bangladeshis ) haveContinue Reading