Category Archives: Arab Spring-Libya

On our Independence day-Part 1

Posted on August 11, 2013 by prashant bhatt

On the occasion of the independence of India-Pakistan, our reading group went through some works of Indian novelists who conveyed some of the historical realities which could not be conveyed in official histories. BACKGROUND One session started with Edward Said’s … Continue reading →

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Examining Belief and Interest-2 years since Feb 17 revolution

Posted on February 14, 2013 by prashant bhatt

One person with belief is equal to 99 with interest. John Stuart Mill What are the public health issues in Libya today? In a population with many war-wounded and suffering families coping up, this formed backdrop of our discussions this … Continue reading →

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Negro Journeys

Posted on January 22, 2013 by prashant bhatt

How does the African Negro relate to the American Negro? This theme has been discussed in essays of James Baldwin and continues to be an interesting theme especially in the context of the February 17 revolution in Libya. See blog … Continue reading →

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