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Emphasis On Composite Culture Missing in India(Comments Off)
The necessity for forcefully propagating the idea of inclusive development and composite culture through interfaith dialogue between different religious communities is increasingly felt in India. This is because those spreading canard of lies, hate and stereotypes are having a field day in the country while those preaching peaceful coexistence and unity in diversity are getting marginalized.[...]
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Affirmative Action for Indian Muslims: If Not Quota, Then How?
As the relentless waves of privatisation, liberalisation and globalisation overwhelm the Indian economy, scores of traditional caste-based occupations in which Muslim Dalits and OBCs were heavily represented, are being ruthlessly decimated, rendering millions of families destitute. In such a scenario, the need for affirmative action for Muslim Dalits and OBCs, as indeed for other such marginalised groups, becomes even more imperative. But this should not be restricted simply to jobs in a rapidly shrinking public sector.[...]
Feraque Ahmad: A devout Muslim, a progressive DM of Kishanganj
He is a simple man with a gentle smile, and donning characteristic Muslim appearance. Long white beard, a skull cap (topi) and very simple clothing is what describes much better about Feraque Ahmad, the District Magistrate of India’s Muslim dominated district Kishanganj. At the first sight hardly anyone will believe that the man can be an IAS (Indian Administrative Service) officer and encompasses a high (liberal) thinking.[...]
Sachar Committee and Recommendations
Sachar Committee has recommended that in the field of education, many more IIT and Polytechnic colleges should be established in the areas where the Muslim population is high. As most o the Muslims depend on self-employment and daily labour wages for their livelihood, Sachar Committee has recommended implementation of second labour commission recommendations which will be more useful for Muslims. [...]
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