Yeah. Journalism is the most fun you can have with your clothes on.

If Farooq compared him to Jesus then aren’t you doing the same thing by comparing him to Mother Teresa?
 

As individuals, not as communities or religions. One of India’s problems is that we think too much in terms of groups and not enough in terms of individuals.
 

 No idea. Do you have any theories?

 You give him too much credit!

 I don’t claim to understand the science behind genetically modified foods. But yes I agree with you that we should hasten slowly.

Good idea. Thanks for the suggestion.

You are wrong. You don’t need a special permit to visit Mizoram or Nagaland.

 I agree that Shashtriji deserves more credit though I am not sure that his greatest contribution to Indian politics consisted of his fight against Casteism.
 

 Yes. On this website.

The program is called ‘Off The Record’ I’m sure its on the CNBC website.

Counterpoint dealt with most of these issues.

I think Shah Rukh will win this battle. And his victory will show all the other Bollywood stars that the only way to fight a bully is to stand up to him.
 

Why don’t you read my articles before passing judgement. I have made all the points that you are now making many times. The archives are open on this site.
 

Good point.

Not my area of expertise, I am afraid.

Such a law would be a good idea.

In New York as I write this reply to you. So a New York diary will probably emerge sooner rather than later. Thanks for the kind words.
 

I have answered the question.

The BJP has no guts. Didn’t you see Nitin Gadkari make a fool of himself on TV while trying to answer these questions?

Perhaps. But its not just the anchors. Somebody has to watch these shows, right?

I am sure you are right but there are many other people better qualified to write on this subject than me.

Which Jains? Can’t think of any who want to light candles on the border. Yes, it is valid to ask Shah Rukh why he didn’t put his money where his mouth was and choose Pakistani players for his team.
 

That’s a tough one. It has become very difficult to do business in India if you want to be completely honest. It is easy for people like me to sit and sermonize but then, we don’t run businesses.
 

All bigots thrive on publicity. I often think the best way to handle the likes of Thackeray is to make fun of them and not to take them too seriously.
 

I haven’t watched him but I have heard about him.

Not if it changes the sense of what you have written. But they can edit your text and correct your English.

I will pass this on to the Editor.

I referred to the rumor because I think it deserves serious consideration.

All the time! I often wonder what I am doing there in such august company.

It will make no difference.

We can’t ignore them. That would be censorship. But we don’t have to play up what they say either.

To be fair to Amit, his argument is that in the late 1980s when nobody else was speaking up for him, Bal Thackeray stood by him. I think he feels a sense of personal obligation.
 

That’s an interesting perspective. Thank you.

Interesting comments. Thank you.

Yes but are we to be like Islam? Is it a good idea to Semitize Hinduism?

And this is your bigamy? Don’t come to me for support. I want a Common Civil Code.

Strong enforcement of law and order.

Yeah but most TV discussions are so boring and so full of professional panelists that I usually say no.

Thanks for the compliment, though. Always a pleasure to hear from you.

Strong enforement of law and order is all we need.

Thanks. That’s a valuable perspective.

Agreed. I don’t have the answer either.

 I shall pass this on. Of course I notice you guys.  

Thanks

Yes, but he is already backtracking

 I wish I had all the answers! Honestly, I am  not sure where to begin.

Absolutely right. I agree entirely.

Yes it will.

I doubt it. The Shiv Sena is all hot air.