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I am a journalsit, writer and a justice-and-peace activist. I am also involved in safeguarding and promoting the rights of undocumented immigrants in USA. Originally from Bombay (now Mumbai) I have been residing in USA from 1982. My articles and writings have been widely published in India and in the USA. When in India I was also a professional phtographer and owned and ran Flash Phot News Bureau
In this country I was co-producer of Earth Matters (a TVshow) and am presently sponsoring another TV show "The Struggle" My special fields are Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, Israel, Palestine
My interests include Literature, Poetry, Indian music, Politics and religion.
I have recently started a blog: defyingsilence.blogspot.com
(7 comments) SHARE Sunday, August 21, 2011 THE LONDON RIOTS: Looking beyond the visible
This article looks beyond the apparent and analyses the underlying factors that caused the eruption in London recently.
(2 comments) SHARE Tuesday, July 20, 2010 The Invisible Gandhi
There is a perception that Palestinians are violent people and need to embrace non-violence of the type preached and practiced by Gandhi. The truth is that the Palestinians have a long history of non-violent resistance. This aricle brings this out
(1 comments) SHARE Saturday, September 18, 2010 Demonizing Islam, Alienating Muslims, Harming the US
Protests against the building of the Islamic Center in Manhatan are fuelled by anti Islam, anti Muslim and anti Democrats forces. They are based on ignorance and bigotry. This article gives a FULL and comprehensive report on the subject.
(3 comments) SHARE Saturday, November 24, 2012 Pillar of Defence -- A Murderous Fraud
The article gives the true seasons why Israel attacked Gaza and explains why this will not be Israel's last attack.
(9 comments) SHARE Friday, June 17, 2016 Bernie Sanders' Revolution is Dead. What Next?
Discusses what Bernie's 'revolution' was all about, how it cannot be implemented under Hillary, and what we must do to bring about the revolution this country needs and we want.
SHARE Sunday, November 1, 2020 The truth behind the Israel-Sudan deal
Several motives have been advanced for promoting the so-called peace deal between Sudan and Israel and the benefits it will confer. This article sets the record straight.
(1 comments) SHARE Thursday, November 29, 2018 "Making America great again" By giving a free pass to a murdering ruler?
Criticism of President Trump giving a free pass to Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia even after the CIA stating it had a "high level of confidence" that the Crown Prince himself ordered the murder of Khashoggi a journalist who was a resident of USA
(1 comments) SHARE Tuesday, April 3, 2012 Has Finkelstein turned traitor?
A study of what Finkelstein really said on his recent UK lecture tour and debunking the allegations made against him
(3 comments) SHARE Tuesday, July 6, 2010 TIME TO MUZZLE ISRAEL
Article emphasizes that denunciations following the Flotilla massacre are not enough and it is time for the world community to tackle the real issues involved.
(2 comments) SHARE Wednesday, September 28, 2011 OBAMA'S BADGE OF SHAME: Sacrificing principles for a seat in the White House
Exposes the hypocrisy of Obama and gives the true facts about the highly touted but futile "negotiations" that have yielded much gain to Israel and nothing but death, destruction, sorrow and great loss to the Palestinians
(3 comments) SHARE Wednesday, February 2, 2011 After Mubarak, what?
The whole world knows by now that the Egyptians want Mubarak to go. What no one knows is what will come next? This article discusses some scenarios that could materialise.
SHARE Thursday, December 31, 2009 Gaza: Bloodied but Unbowed
A tribute to Gaza and a reference source for serious seekers of truth about all that Gaza has had to endure during the Gaza-Israel conflict
SHARE Monday, March 7, 2011 Murder Most Foul
The murder of the only Christian government minister is discussed. The need for Muslims to to save the essence of Islam is emphasized
SHARE Monday, August 8, 2011 The only hope: A Palestinian Revolution
Years of negotiations having yielded no results, the Palestinians are planning to go the UN in September to ask for recognition of a Palestinian State with 1967 borders and for full membership status. Will this yield the overdue end of Israel's illegal occupation? This article deals with this question
(4 comments) SHARE Wednesday, April 6, 2011 Honoring the book, violating its teachings
This article emphasizes the need for civility by practitioners of different faiths in dealing with each other. It points out that it was unforgivable for pastor Terry Jones to burn the Quran. But it was equally wrong for some Muslims to go on a killing rampage to express their outrage.
SHARE Tuesday, February 23, 2010 A new book on GAZA like no other
A new book on GAZA that captures the long suffering of the Palestinians and the cruelty of the Israeli occupation -- all in gut-wrenching poetry and telling images.
SHARE Sunday, May 6, 2012 Putting Mona in perspective
Mona Eltahawy's recent article in the Foreign Policy magazine created quite a buzz on the internet. Though it was a strong call for action against abuses suffered by women,it erred on certain points. This post clarifies on these
(1 comments) SHARE Thursday, March 22, 2012 No justification for war or sanctions on Iran
A definitive article showing conclusively that there is no justification for going to war on Iran or even levying sanctions on it on account of its nuclear energy program
SHARE Sunday, September 20, 2020 Ginsburg is gone. What now?
Examines the process to nominating a successor to s seat on the Supreme Court of USA that has fallen vacant due to death or resignation an incumbent
(1 comments) SHARE Tuesday, April 9, 2019 Golan Heights, Trump and the world
Puts into perspective Trump's signing a decree recognizing Israel's sovereignty over Golan Heights and explores the motives
behind the move