M.J. Akbar
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India became a free state on 15 August 1947, a nation state on 26 January 1950 with adoption of Constitution, and a modern state on 1 November 1956, Kerala Day, when Kerala proved that culture is the foundational doctrine of a modern nation, above differences of religion
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Honored to be in Kochi to speak at inauguration of 28th Kochi literary festival on a great day of modern Indian history, Kerala Day. Cochin, Travancore and Malabar united on basis of culture above differences of region and religion, a living symbol of unity in diversity
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A #mustwatch discussion between @mjakbar & @HindolSengupta, not only on the book, but also a profound & illuminating exposé on Pakistan, Islam & West Asia. https://t.co/sCLK5PEuFf
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Am sure this BBC program by Rehan Fazal on my book After Me, Chaos: Astrology in the Mughal Empire will interest you...
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Hope you enjoy this interview about my new book After Me, Chaos: AstrologyintheMughalEmpire //youtu.be/_prXhB2uEM0?si=WZt1oeDdOcOmaHtb
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India has become under leadership of Prime Minister Modi the world's most significant Benevolent Power, promoting stability against radical extremism, global strategic security and first mover in any humanitarian crisis, as I noted at 1st India-ASEAN dialogue in Kuala Lumpur
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Taliban has reignited historical claim s over Khyber pass and Peshawar with measured attacks along Durand Line, imposed by British but never recognized by Kabul. Pak field marshal and subservient PM hit hard by volatile boomerang. Strategic map of region is being redrawn...
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Pakistan's Islamic NATO illusion! A #mustwatch interview with @mjakbar and Dr. Awwad. https://t.co/n8ExSyKo0V
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Gen. Zia tried every military means to crush the Jiye Sind movement in Pakistan led by the redoubtable G.M. Syed (1904-1995). The dream of independence was never destroyed. Pakistanâs military adventurism has created conditions for a renewed demands for independence
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67 years ago this week Pak army attacked Khan of Kalat at his home. From 1973 to 1977 Pak air force bombed Baloch civilians and villages to destroy Baloch liberation movement. The Baloch revolution against brutal Pak rule will continue till Balochistan becomes free
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Pakistanâs bombing of Afghanistan has rejuvenated Pashtun liberation movement for which the great Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan Sahib was jailed for decades by Pak military-bureaucratic dictatorship...The second disintegration of Pakistan has begun, provoked again by Pak military
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https://t.co/xNWNLi8ESL We are one nation because we are one people....
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M.J. Akbar (@mjakbar) launches his latest book, âAfter Me, Chaos: Astrology in the Mughal Empireâ, a deep dive into how stars shaped emperors Defence Minister Rajnath Singh graced the launch, and NSA Doval praised it.
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Privileged to be at the launch of @mjakbarâs book âAfter me, Chaosâ Astrology in the Mughal Empire. A galaxy of eminent personalities speaking at the function, including @rajnathsingh #NSA Ajit Doval @JM_Scindia among others. The book, of which I had an honour to read parts in
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VIDEO | Delhi: Former MoS MEA MJ Akbar, at the launch of his book âAfter Me, Chaos: Astrology in the Mughal Empireâ, says, âThe Mughals had a deep belief in astrology because they respected their ancestral culture. They did not think culture and faith were synonymous. While faith
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Attended the book release function of âAfter Me, Chaos- Astrology in the Mughal Empireâ, authored by veteran journalist and former Union Minister, Shri @mjakbar ji. The book provides a deep and insightful account of how astrology shaped the minds and decisions of the Mughal
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