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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
Wednesday, September 28, 2011 OBAMA'S BADGE OF SHAME: Sacrificing principles for a seat in the White House (2 comments)
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
Sunday, August 21, 2011 THE LONDON RIOTS: Looking beyond the visible (7 comments)
This article looks beyond the apparent and analyses the underlying factors that caused the eruption in London recently.
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
Wednesday, April 6, 2011 Honoring the book, violating its teachings (4 comments)
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.
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
Wednesday, February 2, 2011 After Mubarak, what? (3 comments)
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.
Saturday, September 18, 2010 Demonizing Islam, Alienating Muslims, Harming the US (1 comments)
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.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 The Invisible Gandhi (2 comments)
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
Tuesday, July 6, 2010 TIME TO MUZZLE ISRAEL (3 comments)
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.
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.
Thursday, February 4, 2010 The Jewish Exile That Never Was (1 comments)
Debunking the carefully cultivated myth of Jewish Exile
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
Monday, September 7, 2009 Needed Enforcement not Negotiations (1 comments)
What is needed to achieve peace between Israelis and Palestinians.
