Bengal Under English Rule (1757-1905) – Analysis
When Bengal was colonized by the East India Company in the second half of the 18th century, it was the richest
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Author: Dr. Habib Siddiqui
Dr. Habib Siddiqui has a long history as a peaceful activist in an effort towards improving human rights and creating a just and equitable world. He has written extensively in the arena of humanity, global politics, social conscience and human rights since 1980, many of which have appeared in newspapers, magazines, journals and the Internet. He has tirelessly championed the cause of the disadvantaged, the poor and the forgotten here in Americas and abroad. Commenting on his articles, others have said, "His meticulously researched essays and articles combined with real human dimensions on the plight of the displaced peoples of Rohingya in Myanmar, Chechnya, Bosnia, Kosovo and Palestine, and American Muslims in the post-9/11 era have made him a singular important intellectual offering a sane voice with counterpoints to the shrill threats of the oppressors and the powerful. He offers a fresh and insightful perspective on a whole generation of a misunderstood and displaced people with little or no voice of their own." He has authored 11 books, five of which are now available through Amazon.com. His latest book - Devotional Stories is published by A.S. Noordeen, Malaysia.
Articles by Dr. Habib Siddiqui :
Why Muslims Under The British Raj Chose Pakistan And Not ‘Akhand’ Bharat? – OpEd
The idea of ‘Akhand’ (Undivided) Bharat (India) originated with Chanakya who is credited for writing the masterpiece Arthashastra, an ancient
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The Modi Phenomenon: At What Price? – OpEd
Narendra Modi has become a phenomenon – that can’t be ignored. As the twice-elected prime minister of the most populous
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The Modi Question: What’s New? – OpEd
The recently released two-part TV documentary by BBC (The Modi Question)–based on thoroughly reported documents and interviews–is a reminder of
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The Gujarat Genocide Revisited – OpEd
Twenty years ago, the Gujarat genocide happened. The victims were the state’s Muslim minorities who were denied any protection by
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Biden’s ‘Fumbling’ Doctrine – OpEd
Former U.S. Defense Secretary Bob Gates wrote in his memoir, Duty, that Joe Biden has been “wrong on nearly every major foreign policy
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Will The 2024 Elections In Bangladesh Be Any Different? – OpEd
The 5-year long tenure of the current (11th) Jatiya Sangsad (National Parliament) of Bangladesh is scheduled to expire on 29
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The Recent Elections In Bangladesh – OpEd
Bangladesh is known for high voter turnout — in 2008, it was 87 percent, in 2001 it was 76 percent
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The 2022 US Election: What To Expect? – OpEd
American voters go to the polls on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, in what’s called the mid-term election, which will see
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Is Bosnia Facing Another Major Crisis? – OpEd
Thirty years ago, Bosnia witnessed the first major crisis to hit Europe after World War II. It had all the
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