Ikkeeswi Sadi ka Bharat aur Musalman: Siyasat aur Samaaj ke Aeenay Mai
(The 21st Century India and Muslims: Reflections in the Mirror of Politics and Society)
| Author: Iftikhar Gilani Binding: Paperback Pages: 230 Language: Urdu Year: 2024 / 1st Edition ISBN: 978-969-448-841-7 Price: PKR1000/- | USD25 (Export) Publisher: IPS Press Content |  |
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About the Book
South Asia is known for its diverse cultures and social variety, but in recent years, especially in the Hindu-Muslim context, the rising extremism in India has overshadowed these characteristics. ‘Ikkeeswi Sadi ka Bharat aur Musalman: Siyasat aur Samaaj ke Aeenay Mai’ (The 21st Century India and Muslims: Reflections in the Mirror of Politics and Society) is a book that provides an in-depth analysis of the ongoing brutality against Indian Muslims and the circumstances they have faced over the past fifteen years.
Authored by Iftikhar Gilani, this work is divided into six sections, each discussing different aspects comprehensively. The book details the fundamental contradictions in Hindu-Muslim relations, the struggle for Muslim identity, attacks on cultural symbols, changes in citizenship laws, and the impacts of the current BJP strategy.
This book not only attempts to understand the bitter historical experiences of Muslims in India but also provides guidance for their future. By studying the history, culture, and social conditions of Muslims, it clarifies the issues they face in today’s India and how they can maintain their cultural identity by shaping their political strategies.
This work will prove to be a valuable document for experts in political science, social sciences, policy-making, and international relations. It will contribute to expanding research and discussion and will aid in forming new theories and policies in these fields.
About the Author
Iftikhar Gilani is a renowned journalist with nearly three decades of experience reporting on politics and foreign policy in the subcontinent and the Middle East.
In addition to editorial responsibilities at several Indian media outlets, Gilani has worked for Turkey’s Anadolu Agency in the international reporting division and Germany’s Deutsche Welle. During this time, he has overseen coverage in the Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Africa regions. He has also served as the Editor of Strategic Affairs and Chief of the National Bureau at India’s prominent newspaper, DNA.
Additionally, Gilani has contributed to Tehelka.com and its business daily, Financial World, Kashmir Times, and various Pakistani publications including Daily Times and The Nation. His columns are published in several newspapers and magazines in Pakistan and India and are widely appreciated.
Gilani authored the book My Days in Prison in 2005, whose Urdu translation, Tehar Ke Shab-o-Roz, received the Sahitya Akademi Award in India in 2008. He has received several media awards, including the Outstanding Journalist Award from the Jammu and Kashmir government in 2010 and the Shah Waliullah Award from the Institute of Objective Studies.
Besides journalism, he has also taught at prominent regional and international institutions. Furthermore, he has worked with the government’s Press Advisory Committee as well as various press associations. Gilani has also provided distinguished services in various think tanks and research institutes.
