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Farrukh Dhondy

Farrukh Dhondy

The destruction of history anywhere in the world through acts of vandalism is wrong.

Articles by Farrukh Dhondy

Excerpt: From the Translator’s Note to Rumi; A New Collection Selected and Translated by Farrukh Dhondy

The Semazen or whirling dervishes: The Sufi mystical sect was inspired by Rumi and formed in 1273 after his death.

Updated on Jul 30, 2020 15:15 IST

Britain’s attitude to religious symbolism is tolerant, with a few exceptions

On the day IPSO published its deliberations on the case, a man randomly attacked a woman who was wearing a hijab on London’s busy Oxford Street in broad daylight, shouting at her, wrenching off her headdress and punching her. He immediately ran off and was lost in the crowds (Representative Photo)

Updated on Oct 27, 2016 20:03 IST

It’s no more a safe haven

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Updated on Jun 28, 2016 05:42 IST

Will Brexit jeopardise the position of people evading the law in India?

The front page of the London Evening Standard showing British Prime Minister David Cameron holding hands with his wife Samantha as they come out from 10 Downing Street to make an announcement following the results of the EU referendum are seen in London on June 24, 2016

Updated on Jun 27, 2016 18:48 IST

Jaipur Lit Festival in London: Why this fuss about Vedanta

Visitors during the inauguration of Jaipur Literary festival 2016, in Jaipur, India.

Updated on May 23, 2016 15:28 IST

London shows the way with Citizen Khan

London's new mayor Sadiq Khan (R) addresses the media at City Hall in central London.

Updated on May 8, 2016 16:11 IST

Defining minorities and their uses in India requires a change of thought

I don’t suppose the ministry of minority affairs has any business with the question of banning ‘Sikh Jokes’. It doesn’t seem to have attracted the support of Sikhs, who, as the late Khushwant Singh did, see laughing at oneself as a sign of cultural maturity.

Updated on Mar 18, 2016 15:33 IST

Stretching the Schengen: Migrant crisis leaves EU ideals fragile

The nations of the EU agreed that holding the refugees in camps, distributing them after vetting and processing them to make sure they are genuinely fleeing war and terror and supervising their absorption into Europe are just one part of a ‘solution’reuters.

Updated on Feb 3, 2016 18:19 IST

‘Secular’ the most misused word? Not quite the same meaning these days

Are Rajnath Singh’s words a signal that the government will reinterpret ‘secularism’?

Updated on Dec 23, 2015 20:49 IST

Shiv Sena’s leaders, members should worry about attack on Kulkarni

The Sena must realise that attacks on books and musical recitals are seen all over the world as manifestations of the sort of intolerance that the Isis displays for anyone not of their narrow religious persuasion.

Updated on Oct 22, 2015 16:10 IST

Britain is fated for an Attlee moment

Jeremy Corbyn was elected leader of Britain's opposition Labour party. (Reuters Photo)

Updated on Sep 15, 2015 17:15 IST

Looking at history through different prisms

The Confederate battle flag flies at the South Carolina state house grounds in Columbia, South Carolina. (AFP Photo)

Updated on Aug 7, 2015 08:50 IST

Modi, Vaz episode shows UK’s systems of grace, favour still in place

Updated on Jun 16, 2015 21:33 IST

Bollywood: It’s a masala the West cannot digest

Updated on May 24, 2015 18:33 IST

No excuse for the destruction of history

Updated on Apr 14, 2015 17:27 IST

Flag bearer: The future of democracy lies with India

Updated on Mar 15, 2015 16:37 IST

Right to wear niqab? Clash between attire and law

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Updated on Jan 5, 2015 11:51 IST

For Clean India, do not sweep your dirt under the carpet

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Updated on Oct 24, 2014 06:41 IST

An imaginary account of Scotland's 'independent' future

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Updated on Sep 16, 2014 17:29 IST

Mr PM, beware of attempts to mix history with myth

Updated on Aug 18, 2014 17:43 IST

The false one: Islamic State's Caliph is a fantasy enterprise

Updated on Jul 21, 2014 17:35 IST

Politicians often attempt to threaten press into silence

Updated on Apr 24, 2014 20:51 IST

Alleged rapists too should be afforded anonymity like survivors

Updated on Feb 27, 2014 20:38 IST

Section 377 may not be a priority with any parliamentarian

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Updated on Dec 24, 2013 20:11 IST

Malala is not the best mascot for universal education

Updated on Nov 20, 2013 21:11 IST

The Daily Mail has unwittingly begun a debate on press freedom

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Updated on Oct 15, 2013 05:27 IST

15 minutes of fame and more

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Updated on Sep 16, 2013 05:58 IST

A divine intervention

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Updated on Aug 22, 2013 01:59 IST

Show them the money

Updated on Jul 23, 2013 17:47 IST

Chasing an illusion

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Updated on Jun 18, 2013 17:42 IST

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