Dogma: January 2006 Archives

NEW DELHI - In the halls of Sacramento, a special commission is rewriting Indian history: debating whether Aryan invaders conquered the subcontinent, whether Brahman priests had more rights than untouchables, and even whether ancient Indians ate beef.

That this seemingly arcane Indian debate has spilled over into California's board of education is a sign of the growing political muscle of Indian immigrants and the rising American interest in Asia.

Before any storm there is always calmness. So called confidence building measures with Pakistan and ceasefire along the Line of Control for almost last two years in Jammu & Kashmir may not be a real situation with India and Pakistan. It appears that the situation could be having a “Hallow Effects”.