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Balbir Punj

Balbir Punj

The writer is a Delhi-based political commentator and a BJP leader.

By Balbir Punj

Remembering Dr KK Aggarwal: My friend and doctor

No doubt, Dr KK Aggarwal was a good physician. But I will remember him as an excellent human being who was dedicated to his profession, steeped in Indian traditions, and was ever ready to reach out to those in need and distress.

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The Sentinelese are not 'White Man's Burden'. Neither is the world

The project to convert Sentinelese was not a solo enterprise by Chau, but was a part of a global effort to spread Christianity across the world.

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Why is Pakistan silent about attacks on Muslims in China?

Pakistan must learn from Tibet, which has nearly lost its identity.

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Why Rahul Gandhi is wrong in comparing RSS to the Muslim Brotherhood

'Do we take the Gandhi scion seriously? Not necessarily. After all, he is a desperate alienated politician.'

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How CPM in Kerala faces a new challenge in Malayalam Ramayana

With the BJP in power at the Centre, many Hindus are no longer apologetic about their religious identity and practices.

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Afghanistan's ghastly drama: What lies ahead for the country's minorities

What Hindus and Sikhs are facing in Afghanistan is a repeat of the experience of non-Muslims in Pakistan and Bangladesh.

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Why the church has no faith in Modi

Under the current government, illegal conversions are now more difficult than ever.

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By backing Jignesh Mevani, Rahul is repeating Rajiv and Indira Gandhi's mistakes

History has shown that a Dalit-Muslim alliance has obvious contradictions.

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Will Rahul Gandhi continue with his freshly discovered Hindu identity?

It will be interesting to see how the Congress counters PM Modi's unmatched connect with the electorate.

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Why we can't let courts decide on Ram Temple issue

The response to this historical injustice should have been political and not legal.

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