Daily News & Analysis: Columns by Firoz Bakht Ahmed http://www.dnaindia.com/ dnaindia.com delivers news and information on the latest top stories, sport, entertainment, business, technology, Mumbai, India, world and more. en-us COPYRIGHT @ 2012 DILIGENT MEDIA CORPORATION LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED XML::RSS Fri, 25 May 2012 15:26:00 GMT Fri, 25 May 2012 15:26:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/syndication/ 10 http://www.dnaindia.com/images/logo_dna_rss.gif Daily News & Analysis: News http://www.dnaindia.com/ 31 88 dnaindia.com delivers news and information on the latest top stories, sport, entertainment, politics, India, World and more. Reliving the romance of Chandni Chowk http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_reliving-the-romance-of-chandni-chowk_1635151 http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_reliving-the-romance-of-chandni-chowk_1635151 Why should any attempt be made to rename an area that has been synonymous with the city’s life and culture and is considered by Delhi-ites as the Soul of Delhi? Mon, 09 Jan 2012 04:45:00 GMT Muslims must move ahead and change with the times http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_muslims-must-move-ahead-and-change-with-the-times_1499828 http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_muslims-must-move-ahead-and-change-with-the-times_1499828 The community must take a leaf from the Parsi minority, discard their prejudices and outmoded habits, and adjust themselves to the requirements of the modern era. Thu, 27 Jan 2011 21:01:00 GMT The real meaning of sacrifice http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_the-real-meaning-of-sacrifice_1467653 http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_the-real-meaning-of-sacrifice_1467653 Prophet Mohammed himself has been the embodiment of sacrifice all his life. The sacrifice of the animals is just a ritual whereas the essence lies far beyond. Tue, 16 Nov 2010 20:55:00 GMT The tragedy of Indian Muslims is their leadership http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/main-article_the-tragedy-of-indian-muslims-is-their-leadership_1448223 http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/main-article_the-tragedy-of-indian-muslims-is-their-leadership_1448223 India’s second largest majority — not minority — has been repeatedly let down by their leaders. After the Ayodhya judgment, it is now time to build bridges with Hindus. Tue, 05 Oct 2010 21:28:00 GMT We need both a mandir and a masjid in Ayodhya http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_we-need-both-a-mandir-and-a-masjid-in-ayodhya_1441813 http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_we-need-both-a-mandir-and-a-masjid-in-ayodhya_1441813 There’s a mysterious lull in the run-up to the Ram Mandir-Babri Masjid verdict from the Allahabad high court. However, the voices of sanity call for a compromise. Thu, 23 Sep 2010 05:04:38 GMT Who will give Urdu the kiss of life? http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/comment_who-will-give-urdu-the-kiss-of-life_1426389 http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/comment_who-will-give-urdu-the-kiss-of-life_1426389 Urdu, the language of the freedom struggle, will die unless it is introduced in schools as part of a trilingual formula. Fri, 20 Aug 2010 19:41:00 GMT Fasting, a sacrifice for greater things http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_fasting-a-sacrifice-for-greater-things_1424375 http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_fasting-a-sacrifice-for-greater-things_1424375 My late mother once told me: “You need to sacrifice to achieve great things.” True, Ramadan fasting to Muslims globally, is a reiteration of the same saying. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 18:49:00 GMT Why are our madrasas dithering on reform? http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/main-article_why-are-our-madrasas-dithering-on-reform_1414569 http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/main-article_why-are-our-madrasas-dithering-on-reform_1414569 Many madrasas find the teaching of modern subjects such as science and mathematics alongside the Koran as too much of a dichotomy. Sun, 25 Jul 2010 20:17:13 GMT Performance is the watchword for Muslims http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_performance-is-the-watchword-for-muslims_1350918 http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_performance-is-the-watchword-for-muslims_1350918 It agonises people like me who follow the voice of reason and sanity that the issue of quotas (a non-issue) for Muslims has turned into such a major point of contention. Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:34:00 GMT They need education, not the burkha http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_they-need-education-not-the-burkha_1272348 http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_they-need-education-not-the-burkha_1272348 Though there is a lot of wailing about the unveiling and veiling of Muslim women, the truth is that their real problems have still not been addressed. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:40:00 GMT