Identity and Difference - In Post modern and Post colonial Perspectives
By N. Muthumohan
The organizers of the present seminar have proposed me the topic “Identity and Difference: In Post Modern Perspective”, however, I have taken the liberty to change the topic as “Identity and Difference: In Post modern and Postcolonial Perspectives”.

The Temples of Khajuraho: Lyricism Carved in Stone
By Zoya Zaidi
As the sun rises in the east, its first rays are caught by the lofty spires of the temples of Khajuraho, first the Laxmana, then the Kandariya Mahadeva, and then the sun temple of Chitragupta are silhouetted against the blue sky, turning golden in the warm slanting rays of the morning sun.

Number of families in poverty increasing: NSCB report
By Danny Chan
The Philippines’ rapidly expanding population along with an increase in prices compared to household incomes has resulted in more Filipino households living in poverty, according to a National Statistical Coordinating Board report.

60% of Filipinos say quality of life has deteriorated: survey
By Danny Chan
A record six in 10 Filipino adults believe the economic crunch and pessimism are increasing to levels unseen since 1983, according to a report from Social Weather Stations. The pollster’s survey revealed public despondency had attained 1983 levels when the assassination of opposition leader Benigno (“Ninoy”) Aquino and financial uncertainty eroded public confidence.

Islam in Post-Modern World—Prospects and Problems
By Yoginder Sikand
The title of this book is, admittedly, somewhat misleading. What exactly is 'post-modern', a term that the book purports to address, but nowhere does it define what the author means by it? Can one talk of a 'post-modern' world when for vast numbers of people 'modernity' (whatever that may mean) itself seems far out of reach?

Strife-Torn Kishtwar: Dreams of Harmony Once Dreamt
By Yoginder Sikand
The situation in Kishtwar is now really desperate. Worse, in some ways, than in the 1990s, when the town had become a virtual army camp. Earlier, it was militants versus the armed forces. Now it is threatening to take the form of Hindus versus Muslims.

The Final Superstition: A Critical Evaluation of the Judeo-Christian Legacy
By G.B. Singh
You might be wondering why I am writing a review of a book that was published in 1994. The reason is simple. I came across this book a few years ago and I couldn’t fathom the depth of information arranged and presented in a wide spectrum of topics spread out in 19 chapters.

Nanakian Philosophy (Gurmat)
The Path of Enlightenment
By Baldev Singh
Guru Nanak’s advent (1469-1539) is an epoch-making singular event in the recorded history. His unique, revolutionary and liberating philosophy of universal humanism – liberty, love, respect, justice and equality, is applicable for all. Sikhs and non-Sikhs alike have written abundantly about him, on his philosophy in Punjabi, English and some other languages.

Historic Sikh Tercentenary Celebrations
By K.P. Singh
This October, the Sikhs around the world are celebrating the Ordination of Sri Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh Holy Scripture, as the Eternal Living Guru of the Sikhs as commanded by the Tenth and last Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh in 1708 A.D.

Eco-Philosophy of Guru Granth Sahib
By N. Muthumohan
However, it is astonishing to find that Guru Granth Sahib contains a very well articulated eco-philosophy that can meet the challenges posed by the modern age. The ecological and environmental concerns of Sikhism are not something external or excessive to the philosophy of Sikhism. On the other hand, Sikh philosophy as it is found in the hymns of the Gurus or in Guru Granth Sahib contains in its very basis an eco-philosophy.

Understanding Jap - 4
By Jarnail Singh
In the first stanza of Jap Guru Nanak told us about and how to break open the cocoon of falsehood around us and see the light of truth. To be successful in this, it is imperative to eradicate the very rasion d’etre of this cocoon. This cocoon comes into existence as and when we surrender to the wishes of our mind.