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by Qan Payle
08 Jan 2008 12:17
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indo-Israel: News and Discussion
Replies: 2559
Views: 477918

Dr Shiv, whats the new email id? Lost touch with you. An old friend.
by Qan Payle
08 Jan 2008 12:09
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Interests
Replies: 1307
Views: 281698

While there is an ongoing thread discussing the dangers of Islamic extremism in India, there are some wider issues which can also be discussed. India, and its mainly Hindu citizens are facing economic cultural competition from four major sources. And discussion is certainly warranted. Note that I am...
by Qan Payle
02 Jan 2008 19:35
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: Tackling Islamic Extremism in India - 3
Replies: 320
Views: 124982

The Indian subcontinent and its inhabitants have always identified themselves first as either belonging to X Janpad, or Y Mahajanpad. If they were Brahmins they would identify themselves for example as: I am Amuk Brahmin from XY Village in Taxila Janpad, pupil of PQR, or landlord of IJK Village, if ...
by Qan Payle
02 Jan 2008 15:47
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: Tackling Islamic Extremism in India - 3
Replies: 320
Views: 124982

I for one do not believe it is possible to unify the Hindus - what ever that means politically, economically or religiously for an extended time period. By unity I mean having a shared sense of common identity and a shared sense of pride and belief in certain principles. Even if a large plurality o...
by Qan Payle
02 Jan 2008 09:02
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: Tackling Islamic Extremism in India - 3
Replies: 320
Views: 124982

Hinduism has thrived in the past because we allowed a 'No One Gets the Flag', mentality to flourish. Everyone got his slice of the cake through the strength of patronage from royals, brahmins and wealthy merchants, and enjoyed varying degrees of power(In Hinduism I am also including Jainism and Budh...