Our Masajid should first be upgraded to function as broad-based social and community centres instead of being more or less PUJA PAT centres. Islam is not a theology only. It is a way of life and covers all aspects of our life. The reading of translation of Quran to understand Allah’s directives to mankind should be given priority instead of simply Tilwat, Hifz and Qirat. The Madrasah concept on the pattern of Seminaries/ Dhramshalas...

While the people of India are suffering from rising food and fuel prices, the high government bureaucrats were busy in celebrating the Indian growth story at the World Economic Forum. The Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission commented that food inflation is occurring as the people are becoming more prosperous and consuming more.

Ministers are also suggesting that the solution to food inflation lie in allowing MNCs to open super markets in India. Are statements like this meant fo...

There were times, when the capitalist countries had to invent sea routes, colonise the nations, and set up armies there to protect their merchandise.  Thanks to neoliberalism, the purpose of capturing market in the gullible countries is being achieved now, by a simple precept called ‘free trade policy’.  It is unfortunate that a great democracy like India should debate on the issue of allowing FDI in retail in the Parliament for days tog...

Throughout his life Mahatma Gandhi stood against violence and remained a great votary of peaceful protest against all sorts of injustice, corruption and misuse of power. People from different parts of the country supported Anna’s call against corruption and saw in him a modern day Gandhian. But his reaction after Nov 24 slapping of Union Agriculture Minister, Sharad Pawar by a young man stands in denial of his Gandhian philosophy. Democracies don’t allow such means of protest as s...