ZAKIA SOMAN

A change of heart is welcome

ZAKIA SOMAN

THE significance of recent initiatives for Hindu-Muslim dialogue, reported in the media, cannot be under-valued in our highly polarized times. Five well-known members of the Muslim community met Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat. According to the media reports, concerns such as the insecurity of Muslims were discussed. Bhagwat

For a ban on polygamy

ZAKIA SOMAN

Inequality between man and woman is one of the key features of an unfair male- dominated world order. Although India is a secular democracy and all citizens are equal, it needs no reiteration that women are relegated to a low status in society across caste, religion, and ethnic and cultural