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This collection documents and analyzes, from different angles, the forces and trends that shape contemporary India's socio-economic reality. The contributors comprise an eclectic group—spiritual leaders, grassroot activists, as well as eminent thinkers from diverse fields like the judiciary, social development, environment, education, contemporary science and art. In contrast to the dominant characterization of a "Shining India" in recent years, these articles present a complex and multi-dimensional reality, essential for a balanced, objective understanding of the issues that shape today's India and indeed the world.
The Other India: Realities of an Emerging Power focuses on an India far removed from a country of glass and steel high-rises and air-conditioned schools; glistening malls and multiplexes; and fashion shows, Bollywood and T20 cricket. It explores issues like poverty and social justice; the role of religion in society—from inspiring struggles for social justice to instigating terrorism—the dangers of mindless destruction of nature, violation of human rights and the role of social action. Here dispassionate analysis of history and contemporary forces alternate with straight-from-the-heart narratives of grassroot activists. Candid despair shares space with encouraging stories of collective action bringing about real change.
This compilation will hold tremendous appeal for the general reader and will serve as an indispensable reference for policy-makers, academics and thinkers working in the fields of sociology, religion, environment, education, human rights, law and justice, development issues and politics. It is a must-read for anyone trying to get a holistic picture of contemporary India's dynamic society and economy.
Contents
Foreword - The Dalai Lama
Introduction
PART ONE: INDIA - SEVEN PORTRAITS
India-21st Century Disconnects - Tapan Mitra
One Hundred Years of Violence - Claude Alvares
Secularism in India-A Minority Perspective - Asghar Ali Engineer
The Struggle of an Artist - Jatin Das
An Aesthetic of Erasures - Sadanand Menon
Shaping India's Agricultural Destiny - M S Swaminathan
Inclusive Sustainable Development - M G K Menon
PART TWO: FAITH THAT HEALS - RELIGION AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
Religion and Social Justice - Reverend Valson Thampu
Religion in the Quest for Global Justice and Peace - Sulak Shivraksha
PART THREE: THE VIOLENCE OF RELIGIOUS IDENTITIES
Terrorism-Causes and Remedies - Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
From the Age of Anxiety to the Age of Fear - Ashis Nandy
Define Terrorism, and You Could Be Targeting Your Own Leaders - Jawed Naqvi
Justice for Peace-Challenges from Gujarat - Father Cedric Prakash
PART FOUR: NATURE-SUSTAINING THE SUSTAINER
Earth Democracy, Living Democracy - Vandana Shiva
Unfair Lands, Unjust Water Grab - Medha Patkar
PART FIVE: ACTIONS AND REACTORS IN WAR AND PEACE
Peace-Imperative for South Asia - Admiral L Ramdas
Nuclear Energy-Hardly an Unmixed Blessing - Sandeep Pandey
PART SIX: JUSTICE
Caste-A Persistent Mind Disease - Udit Raj
The Buddha and the Caste System - Acharya S N Goenka
The Human Price of Flawed Development - Surendra Mohan
Unorganized Sector Labour-A Reality Check - Arjun Sengupta
Extent of Bonded Labour in India - Debabrata Bandyopadhyay
On Human Rights Justice - P N Bhagwati
The Civil Service and the Right to Dissent - Harsh Mander
Appointing the Judges Justice - V R Krishna Iyer
PART SEVEN: COLLECTIVE SUCCESS
Food from the Courts: The Indian Experience - Harsh Mander
Water Harvesting in Arid Rajasthan and Himalayas-A Story of Community Action - Rajendra Singh
Empowering Women-The SEWA Experience - Ela R Bhatt
