Chowk Articles http://www.chowk.com Ideas & Identities of South Asia Saqi Farooqi ... A Rebellious Poet http://www.chowk.com/articles/14096 He likes to be in the centre of controversy and to achieve that he challenges every literary, social, religious, moral and sexual taboo that he comes across. Persecution of Religious Minorities In Islamic Countries http://www.chowk.com/articles/14079 Meaningless protests over stupid cartoons do not achieve anything. Speaking up against injustices in their own countries does. National Reconciliation Order http://www.chowk.com/articles/14093 The concept of Truth and Reconciliation of Nelson Mandela cannot be offered as a parallel of pardoning the outlaws. Mohajirs Are People Too http://www.chowk.com/articles/14092 It was quite obvious that unlike Punjabis and Pushtoons, mohajirs have figured out that if there is chaos in the airport it is not because of Allah’s will. 30 Days in Afghanistan - Dinner Conversations http://www.chowk.com/articles/14021 I'm in Kabul, Afghanistan. Actually, I'm in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan - and across and beside me, people are beginning to get drunk. Muslims are getting drunk. A Little After Three http://www.chowk.com/articles/14077 I lay face down, pretending to have fallen asleep. Soon I heard random words like boy, Muslim, Sindhi, dowry, next week, dinner, and blood pressure. May 12: One Year Passed, No Lessons Learned http://www.chowk.com/articles/14084 On May 12, the entire nation would be mourning the death of forty-four innocent civilians on what turned out to be one of the darkest days in the history of Karachi. Happy Mother's Day http://www.chowk.com/articles/14086 Today, 11th May is Mother’s Day. It is almost absurdly romantic that a country like Pakistan would celebrate a day like to honor mothers! Nipa Chowrangi http://www.chowk.com/articles/14076 The neighbors couldn’t hear her screaming over the sound of the building’s generator, so that particular Sunday Aslam was able to beat Tehmina for considera... When a Knock at the Door is Not Enough http://www.chowk.com/articles/14069 She surprised me by her answer, same old she said, battering. Her honesty made me nod. I said, oh, and walked away. The purpose was served. The momentum was broken. I Spy Hindutva http://www.chowk.com/articles/14057 Attempts have been made to 'saffronize' at both the ground level (by editing textbooks) and by challenging conclusions of scholars who have attempted to rewrite history. Myanmar Disaster http://www.chowk.com/articles/14075 “Dedicated to the people of Burma in their hour of need………but stands there, the government and its obstacles “!!! The Raj Lives: India In Nepal http://www.chowk.com/articles/14064 Six decades after the British withdrew from the subcontinent, it takes considerable audacity to produce a book titled “The Raj Lives”. Can the Judiciary Save the Coalition? http://www.chowk.com/articles/14066 Handing the Supreme Court back to a judge and his team that stood up to the COAS and the President amounts to adding a new player in the already confusing power... Bridge Mania http://www.chowk.com/articles/14043 Myrtle Bennett of Kansas City shot her husband John to death on September 29, 1929, over a bridge hand. Her husband had opened the bidding with one spade. Still Looking! http://www.chowk.com/articles/14047 “No, no, no!” I had stormed out yesterday leaving my Mum baffled and Shabbi Auntie angry, when she brought in yet another <i>rishta</i>-seeking brigade.