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Response to Oregon Live Article stating Sikhs and Christians arrested in Oregon were fleeing Hindu Majority

I am a pro immigration person and understand what people go through… but I have objection on some facts mentioned here… in this article Immigration crackdown brings 123 migrants to Sheridan, outrage from Oregon Democrats //Of the 123 people now in Sheridan, the most populous nationality is not Honduran or Guatemalan, it is East Indian. Fifty-two listed India as their home country. Several identified themselves … Continue reading Response to Oregon Live Article stating Sikhs and Christians arrested in Oregon were fleeing Hindu Majority

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Finale to Farewell 

The finale was almost half the event…. Last few days found us traveling and meeting more friends and family and attending the marriage of my cousin….. for me it’s been the four F words Family, Friends, Fun and Food followed by one more ‘F’ word ‘Farewell’ time to say bye….. For people like me who have left their homes they are bound to face this farewell in … Continue reading Finale to Farewell 

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The Ambassador – From My India Trip

There is a 1829 book by Xavier de Maistre called ‘Journey round my room’…. it’s about a young officer who gets locked in his room and travels around the room using his imagination rather lavishly and in the process becomes both familiar and explores new things about the nook and corner of his little place… Traveling is about experience and it’s fun taking them through … Continue reading The Ambassador – From My India Trip

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The Morning Walk – Excerpt from My India Trip

As the sun gets ready for it’s shift; a moon retiring by collating the images of moonlight marches and moon lit secrets… As the neon lights converse with the moonlight we take walk…. People going to temples for their routine stack of faith…. tea shops opening traditional tea to morning risers and delicious steaming snacked stare at you from glass cupboards…. we stop by one…. … Continue reading The Morning Walk – Excerpt from My India Trip

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Patriotism, Nationalism, Some opinions and a Small Story

‘Patriotism’ is an emotional attachment someone has (or develops) to a nation which they consider their own. On the other hand ‘Nationalism’ is the existence of a group identity that aims to separate or differentiate a group based on culture and/or ethnicity. Patriotism is Positive and Nationalism is Negative Nationalism in my opinion is the result of a feeling that only a differentiation can hold … Continue reading Patriotism, Nationalism, Some opinions and a Small Story

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A Muslim Teacher in a Muslim Country taught me Mahabharata and Ramayana

I have often felt that my school life was fun, with friends, pranks and laughter. But education was quite different; Cramming up on things I never understood. I was never an utterly bad student except probably in my first grade when the teachers told me that I was really bad at studies and made me sit in the 1st grade one more year. The second grade … Continue reading A Muslim Teacher in a Muslim Country taught me Mahabharata and Ramayana

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How can AAP win? Clearing the political disbelief

All major parties in India roll their eyes in political disbelief because it should not have happened. A very new party with no political legacy, doctrine or specific religious support, how can they win. When they won election last time most parties attributed that as an accident, a fluke (and BJP blamed congress) but then this party AAP committed a never heard of and unpardonable mistake … Continue reading How can AAP win? Clearing the political disbelief

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AIB Knockout – Comedy or Vulgarity

The AIB Knockout show has been in a lot of controversies. I saw the recording of it on YouTube.  Did I like it? No I did not enjoy it. I felt they were using vulgarity for the sake of it and forgetting if it was indeed adding to the  entertainment. They were competing on who can be more nasty. But should they be allowed to do it? … Continue reading AIB Knockout – Comedy or Vulgarity

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Why Pakistan should put an explanation for the 26/11 accused Zakiur’s Bail

I was very upset when I heard the news on the Peshawar attack and then I was upset again when I heard that the top Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) commander and 26/11 terror attack accused Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi has been granted bail.. Why?. Because I feel Pakistan holds the responsibility to explain…. If not the world will take that Pakistan does not care for terrorist attacks that … Continue reading Why Pakistan should put an explanation for the 26/11 accused Zakiur’s Bail

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Why we need to worry about the recent racist attacks in India

If India falls into racist divide in any level it can be catastrophic and if not controlled it will be a major taint that cannot be washed and cleared that easily…. Any sign of racism should be dealt with an iron hand, strict anti-racism laws, fast track court, public outcry and influential citizens coming out to condemn it…. anything that can stop it from spreading.. … Continue reading Why we need to worry about the recent racist attacks in India

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