S lrfan Habib एस इरफान हबीब عرفان حبئب
@irfhabib
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Historian of science and modern political history based in New Delhi. Don’t confuse me with Prof Irfan Habib of Mughal history at AMU.
New Delhi
Joined December 2009
इस बयान में संविधान, विपक्ष और लोकतंत्र - तीनों के प्रति हिकारत का भाव है। दुखद है कि ऐसी बातें कहने वाला व्यक्ति देश का प्रधानमंत्री है और उसी संविधान की शपथ ली है। भाजपा और RSS वालों में संविधान के प्रति इतनी घृणा क्यों है?
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Every single newspaper has photographs of him meeting the family - what is really telling about this lie is that the BJP not only wants to deny the family justice but also isolate them from condolences or compassion. Truly pathetic
BIG BREAKING NEWS 🚨 Family of Hari Om Valmiki refuses to meet Rahul Gandhi. DALIT FAMILY : "We are satisfied with Govt’s action. Don't do politics in this matter"
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Book review: Anand Teltumbde’s memoir shows why prison is a mirror image of society, except the delusion of freedom
theleaflet.in
Acquitted in the 7/11 Mumbai blasts case, a prison rights activist reviews the prison memoir of another - a searing reading on intellectual stifling, of loosening faith in the judiciary, and why the...
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This story is from a week ago. Did I miss the outrage? These are the names of the accused: Vijay Ashokji Thakor, Pawanji Diwanji Thakor, Raj Thakor, Sohamji Sureshji Thakor, Makwana Devang, and Modi Prakash
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“#ZubeenGarg wove elements of Assamese folk together with the blues and rock, keyboards and pulsating drum beats. He dramatically changed the music Assamese people listened to, and he did not stop there,” writes @SanjoyHazarika3
https://t.co/GCYucSXPiF
himalmag.com
A PATCH of recently cleared land, flanked by high trees that cast a cooling shadow on milling crowds below, has become the latest pilgrimage site in Southasia.
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This is a beautiful and thoughtfully written new little book by Harpreet Bhinder. It reiterates the idea of India cherished by Bhagat Singh, an idea of an egalitarian and secular nation. The book deals with this unfinished vision of Bhagat Singh.
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This is a beautiful and thoughtfully written new little book by Harpreet Bhinder. It reiterates the idea of India cherished by Bhagat Singh, an idea of an egalitarian and secular nation. The book deals with this unfinished vision of Bhagat Singh.
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Isaiah Berlin had warned “freedom for the wolves has often meant death for the sheep.” My column on how neoliberalism contributes to this kind of “freedom”.
.@Cornell’s @kaushikcbasu considers how the economic discipline's blindspots have contributed to widening wealth gaps and deteriorating political accountability around the world.
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Former Israeli MP Moshe Feiglin on Israel's most watched news show: "As Hitler said, 'I cannot live if one Jew is left,' we can't live here if one [Palestinian] remains in Gaza.” When people tell you who they are, believe them Zionism is the new Nazism https://t.co/bI6bS4llZn
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There are two levels of governments who are responsible for governance in this country. @kiranshaw and @TVMohandasPai selectively targeting Karnataka government is clearly a conspiracy and part of toolkit with a bigger motive. If Karnataka govt does not see through this, it only
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Though @tavleen_singh and I have our different perceptions, on this issue I absolutely stand with her. NOTHING, absolutely nothing should stand between a mother and son meeting, in a place where the mother normally lives.
My exiled son in Nepal and cannot cross the border into India!!!
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Taliban are not Islam. They are a reprehensible and ugly group using Islam as a cover. Don't defend them.
The problem is not that people are criticizing Taliban. The problem is, it never stops there. Taliban bashing is just the starting point. It quickly moves to people mocking Islam, Quran and prophet. Taliban bashing is a smokescreen, end goal is Islam/Muslims bashing.
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….and politicians who talk too much and do too little.
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You are very special Pratik. Just ignore these rabid morons. Bigots are the same across religions. In solidarity with you and your team at @AltNews @zoo_bear
I don't hate Muslims. There are very few people I feel hatred toward because it is a very strong emotion. One example would be Netanyahu. I have many Muslim friends for whom I feel a range of emotions, from fondness and affection to simple friendship. As for other Muslims
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This will never happen. Taliban is a mindset with deep Wahabi roots.
@irfhabib Principles of #statecraft, at times, warrant tactical deals with even the most vulgar, perverse& grotesque criminals. But these must handled with lot of tact& secrecy, denying legitimacy to such forces. An open welcome was justified only if #Taliban was to renounce radicalism.
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This is a video of a bunch of people singing, dancing and having fun. The editor of an Indian media organisation is calling it "बे-राह रवैये" and is glad that Taliban has banned such things.
जावेद अख्तर और बाकी सभी लिबरल लोगों को भी अफ़ग़ानिस्तान में वही आज़ादी और मौज-मस्ती चाहिए थी जो पाकिस्तान जैसे देशों में है। लेकिन जब तालिबान ने उस बे-राह रवैये पर रोक लगा दी, तो यही लोग उन्हें आतंकवादी कहने लगे|
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I am glad regressive conservatism was not allowed to prevail in Kerala. Muslims must stop being obsessed with identity markers such as the hijab and skull cap. Islam does not promote identitarian politics:
thehindu.com
Parents agree to school dress code after dispute over hijab, student to attend classes complying with rules.
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हर वो इंसान और संगठन आतंकवादी है , जो दूसरों के खाने पीने रहने उठने- बैठने कपड़े पहनने जीने के तरीक़े क्या करें -क्या ना करें पर पाबंदी लगाता है। और भले ही मोदी ने तालिबान को भारत में बुला लिया हो लेकिन तालिबान सबसे बड़ा घिनौना आतंकी है और हमेशा रहेगा।
जावेद अख्तर और बाकी सभी लिबरल लोगों को भी अफ़ग़ानिस्तान में वही आज़ादी और मौज-मस्ती चाहिए थी जो पाकिस्तान जैसे देशों में है। लेकिन जब तालिबान ने उस बे-राह रवैये पर रोक लगा दी, तो यही लोग उन्हें आतंकवादी कहने लगे|
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How I wish that the sharp witted women journalists like Anjana Om Kashyap , Chitra , Navika and Rubika could attend the first press conference of that woman hater Talibani who was the official guest of our secular country but Alas …
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