Author: M D Nalapat
Publisher: Har-Anand
Year: 1999
Language: English
Pages: 296
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8124105758
Description
This volume is a workbook of the Secular Nationalists who profess that today the India is a composite of Vedic, Mughal and Western traditions, each fusing seamlessly into the other, as music and dance demonstrate.
In this well organized and perceptive book the author analyzes the concepts of Nationalism, Secularism and Hindutva and holds the view that since the tragic assassination of Mahatma Gandhi in 1948, "Nationalism" has subliminally equated with communal stance on societal issues, while" Secularism" has inevitably paired with an internationalist approach that concentrates on" World Opinion" at the cost of Indian interests.
Indutva represents the fusion of the essential concept of secularism and nationalism into a single, coherent, dialogue structure that combines a practical approach. It is a framework that accepts the need to accept; adjust to the virtue of adjustment. The world outside is a necessary part of Indian life, but the fit needs to be molded in a way that domestic interests get enhanced by the interaction. It envisages security structure of diamond strength, and domestic policies fashioned out of silk, so as not to harm the Indian people even while they are encouraged and protected.
Contents
Indutva - Moderation. The Key to Harmony
India First - Wafflers cannot be Winners
Results are the Best Image -Builders, Vajpayee
With UF as the Enemy, BJP does not need friends
Changing to Conquer - Adjusting the BJP to Indian Reality
Jinnah Revisited - Fostering Insecurity in Minorities
Candidate Selection Crucial to Rao's Success
Clamour for Sonia - Last gasp of a Moribund Culture
Return of Nehruism or Keeping Down those Shifty Natives
Rao's Achilles' Heel Allies, not Rebels, are the Real Foes
Lessons from 1969 Congress Politics Then and Now
Reviving the Congress Virtues of Bitter Pill
Congress: A split that was Waiting to Happen
The 'Messiah' School vs. The Realists
Congress has Two Conflicting Strategies to Regain Power
'Masterly Inactivity' no Longer an Option for PM
Congress Revival: Will Sonia Show a Constructive Spirit?
Sonia's Game Plan: Can the 'Dynasty' make a Comeback?
Sonia Gandhi: Placebo or Miracle Cure
From Garibi Hatao to Tandoor Murder; The Crime Story of Indian Politics
Congress Leadership to Decide on Future Strategy
Rescue Bid if West Agrees
The Agenda Behind the 'Hidden Agenda' Cry
'Moderate' Terrorism; Kashmir is Only the Beginning
India's Kashmir Policy: Separate Wolves from the Sheep
A Misstep on the Brink of Victory
Reaching Heaven Through Selling Drugs
Peace and Politics Go Together
India Should Move to Protect its Own Interests in Afghanistan
The Red Herring - Pakistan's Role in Dividing Asia
Moderate vs. Fundamentalist Asia as Next Theatre of War
A Friend Returns to Beijing
India-Pakistan Talks - Keep your Fingers crossed
Talks with Pakistan - India Should Mix Firmness with conciliation
Make No Concessions to the Terror Network
Drugs-Terror Nexus May Cause Undoing of Pakistan
Back Benazir Bhutto - downside of Kebab Diplomacy
Advantageous Alliance - India and Pakistan Should Join Hands
Ties with Pakistan - Why Not Play the Business Card?
China: Emerging Fault lines Spell Trouble
Two to Tango - A New Partnership with China
Spiking Rao to Boost Clinton
To Believe or not to Believe in Uncle Sam
Indo-US Relations - Giving Too Much for Nothing
India as 'Uncle Tom' - crawling When Asked to Bend
Dishonest Broker - US Role in Indo-Pakistan Relations
Acknowledging the Reality: India's Emergence as a Major Power
India's Taliban - Too Many Cooks Spoil he Broth
Playing Possum - Wishful Thinking on Strategic issues
Supping with the Devil - Fundamentalists must be Shunned
The Ostrich Option - Ignoring Jabs at Indian Security
Diplomatic Dinosaurs - Left Behind in a Changing World
World of Information - The Importance of being Credible
Substance, not Form - Mistaking Posturing for Progress
Different Strokes - Relevance of Asymmetrical Responses
A Vote for Reforms - Lessons from Southern Debacle
Crossroads: India's Tryst with the Future
Regionalism: Rainbow Bridge or Great Divide
Elections 1996 - The Emergence of Kathakali Politics
Political Loyalties: The Value of Federalism
Reservations losing Appeal as Economy Expands
Widening the Net - Bringing a Corrupt Elite to Book
When the Law becomes a Mischievous Ass
Regressive Restrictions - Make History the Best Polity
Seshan's Hidden Ally - Vanishing Tolerance for Misfeasance
MNC-Bashing: Playing Chicken with Economy
More: Not Less - Improving the Delivery of Justice
The Silence of the Lambs: Party elections and the EC
Autonomous Airwaves - Getting the Big Picture right
The Thumb of Ekalavya - India's Security Interests and US
Nuclear Neo-Racism - Ending Technological Apartheid
India's Geopolitical Options After the Tests
Scientists See End to Nuclear Neglect
India was 'Forced' to Conduct Nuclear Tests
India's Defense - Capability Must Match Rhetoric
Run, Don't Crawl - Need for Action, not Rhetoric
Jhatka is Better than Halal, Gujralji
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