Jan
6
Communalism and the Media
January 6, 2004 | Comments Off on Communalism and the Media
At an event celebrating the 125th anniversary of the paper, The Hindu reported today on the speech made by K.N. Panikkar on increasing communalism in the media. Panikkar warned of the increasing acceptance and perceived respectability of communalism, as well as its impact on the rhetoric of nationalism: Dr. Panikkar said that communalism had gained […]
Jan
6
Threats Issued to Kashmir Peace Panel Organizers
January 6, 2004 | Comments Off on Threats Issued to Kashmir Peace Panel Organizers
The Confederation of Human Rights Organisations has issued a press release detailing threats it has received because of its role in organizing a panel on peace in Kashmir for the upcoming World Social Forum (Bombay). The panel, titled “Moving Towards Peace in Kashmir,” will feature speakers such as Ved Bhasin, Human Rights Activist and Chairman […]