unflinching idealism ... since 1997 archivessitemapabouthelpfeedback
all are welcome to read, write and think
  • Home
  • InFocus
  • Themes
  • Columns
  • Articles
  • Fiction
  • iLogs
  • Gallery
  • Unplugged
  • Writers
  • Interactors
  • Tags
Sign in | Join Chowk
web chowk

The Indian Story

Popular Topics

British Rule , Independence , Democracy , NRIs , Economic Boom , Bollywood , Globalization , Caste System , Communal Divides , Kashmir , Indian Muslims , Secularism

Recent articles from the archives

Uneven Democracy : The Cry from Chhattisgarh

Anand Patwardhan   Nov 7, 2009

Our democracy is patchy. Our democracy is uneven. Even in our cities it is the experience of every ordinary citizen that law is not applied to everyone evenhandedly.

All Boys

Vaibhav Jain   Oct 13, 2009

While America is grappling with gay marriage, we sat celebrating the second Queer Pride Parade in Delhi, Kolkata and Bangalore.

Maoist Insurgency Rocks India

Nauman Asghar   Jul 24, 2009

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has described the Maoist uprising as ‘the biggest internal security challenge ever faced by our country’

Hindu Mathematics – How Original Was It?

Pervez Hoodbhoy   Jun 15, 2009

Plofker’s book (Mathematics in India) fulfils an important need in a world where mathematical historiography has been largely shaped by the dominance of the Greco-Christian world view and the Enlightenment period.

Mangalore vs Kolkata

Sankrant Sanu   Mar 5, 2009

In Mangalore the issue was of the freedom for women to visit pubs without intimidation by religious zealots. In Kolkata the issue was the right of a newspaper editor to publish a reasoned academic critique of religious fundamentalism

Human Trafficking: The Great Commodity Exchange

Shantanu Dutta   Jan 16, 2009

While no comprehensive study of forced and bonded labour can ever be completed, there are estimates that the trafficking “industry� touches 20 to 65 million Indians.

The Many Colors of Indian Corruption

Murad A Baig   Jan 2, 2009

Unless the complex multi layered system of Government inherited from the British is simplified, corruption will continue to thrive.

An Old Man, an Ima and the 'green chili pickle' Woman

Vandana Mittal   Dec 23, 2008

There is weariness to the soul and those images that seared my heart and mind for 70 long hours are now clamoring to be understood and their significance internalized and understood.

Child Labour – Legislation Alone not Enough

Shridhar Naik   Nov 17, 2008

The Government of India has always been committed to the elimination of child labour. Enforcement or even a workable machinery to implement the policies seems to be lacking.

Singur and the Small Entrepreneur in India

Veeresh Malik   Nov 5, 2008

Thank you, Mr. Tata. 10 years ago, for another magazine and on television, I predicted how the Tata Indica would change the face of the small car scene in India. It did.

Through Bloodshed and Tears

Sidra Omer   Oct 31, 2008

It was the year 1984. The Anti-Sikh massacre was taking place in India after the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on October 31 by her two Sikh guards.

Miley Sur Mera Tumhara

Shantanu Dutta   Oct 13, 2008

These days it is not enough any more to be a Hindu alone. No – indeed you have to be a particular kind of Hindu.

‘Dustbin of history’ or ‘history of sorts’

Gowhar Geelani   Oct 5, 2008

Omar Abdullah the president of the National Conference opines that complete independence for both sides of Kashmir along the Line of Control (LoC) is not a viable option at all.

Whose Dog?

Prashant Bhatt   Sep 29, 2008

The way the Sangh Parivar has co-opted the working class and youth militants while serving the interests of the rich and powerful is a phenomenon which has torn India apart.

The Sangh Octopussy

Dost Mittar   Sep 24, 2008

In Kandhmal, Orissa, following communal violence, several hundred Christians are in refugee camps and have been threatened with death if they return without “reconverting�

Delhi Under Fright, Innocent Targeted

aditya uppal   Sep 13, 2008

Today evening on 13th of September around 6’o clock bomb blasts took place at prime time in markets. The first attack took place at Karol Bagh, Gafar market.

Automobiles Can Banish Unemployment and Poverty

Murad A Baig   Sep 9, 2008

The Nano is however belatedly making India's economists, planners and politicians realize that the automotive Industry is a huge driver of employment and growth.

Is Mumbai a hub of dirty politics?

aditya uppal   Sep 7, 2008

After rejection from West Bengal Trinamool Congress, Tata received invitation from Maharashtra chief minister Vilasrao Deshmukh to start Nano project from Maharashtra.

It's A Deal After All!

Dost Mittar   Sep 6, 2008

In the long run, however, it will be difficult to ignore Pakistan’s demand for a similar deal once it establishes a clean record of nuclear safety and non-proliferation.

Remembering the Jallianwala Bagh, Gandhi, Churchill and Jinnah

Anil Kapuria   Aug 15, 2008

Reviewing positions of three key players on the Jallianwala Bagh massacre - the watershed event of India’s independence.

  • All
  • Pakistan's Struggle for Democracy
  • The Indian Story
  • Indo-Pak Relations
  • Personal Narratives
  • Religion Today
  • War on Terror
  • Role of Media
  • Call for Social Change
  • Hold Them Accountable
  • Environment and Us
  • Way of Life

Swat: Paradise Lost

  • Swat Calls For Civil Society to Act
  • In Search of Political Will: Fight Against Militants in Swat
  • In memory of the Swat valley
  • The Nightmare Must End
  • In Honor of the Heroes of Swat
more »
get rss feed Get Chowk RSS Feed

Get Chowk Newsletter

Write on Chowk Interact Guidelines Privacy policy Terms Contact

Copyright © 1997 - 2009 chowk.com. All Rights Reserved
Reproduction of material on any www.chowk.com pages without prior written permissions is strictly prohibited