Roportaj

Before Oxford, there was Nalanda.

reflects on Nalanda’s endurance - from Xuanzang and Ambedkar to Cambridge cloisters and Arab scholars.

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Many meanings of Bhima Koregaon: Ajaz Ashraf

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Many Meanings of Bhima Koregaon: Ajaz Ashraf

-“In 1949, the Government of India faced embarrassment when a Pakistani news outlet revealed a discriminatory order by the Indian government.”

-“The central government had issued a secret circular to all the states, which pointed out that several Pakistani citizens were employed in critical industries, such as oil fields, steel works and other critical industries.”

-“The underlying message of the order was that these jobs were meant for Indian citizens, and organisations employing Pakistani employees could very well employ Indian citizens instead.”

-“Additionally, the order hinted that employing such a large number of people from a hostile neighbour may not be wise, especially during an emergency situation.”

-“Unlike Pakistan, India aimed to be an inclusive society, and the news embarrassed Prime Minister Nehru's government. At the same time, it was revealed that a blueprint of an ordnance factory from India was sent by post to Pakistan.”

-“Although the information sent across the border was not of great importance, it indicated internal weaknesses that the Indian security establishment had to be concerned about.”

A Singular Spy: The Untold Story of Coomar Narain by Kallol Bhattacherjee; published by Bloomsbury India