The trouble with men

Article Abstract:

Deepa Mehta, an Indian filmmaker based in Toronto, has directed a new movie called "Fire," which depicts the life of two sisters-in-law in loveless marriages who end up making love. Upon the release of the movie in Trivandrum, she received death threats from men for making a dirty movie. She feared that the board of censors in India would also reject its content, but they instead had praises. The movie has sold out all shows in New Delhi and Bombay.

Portrayals, Criticism and interpretation, Motion pictures, Movies, Mehta, Deepa

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Picking one's friends

Article Abstract:

Because of Pakistan's proximity to Afghanistan, the United States has supported Pakistan in its ongoing struggle with India over the rights to the region of Kashmir. India is trying to reverse the situation by pointing out Pakistan's ties with militant and terrorist organizations, and by emphasizing its own natural ties with the US.

United States, Pakistani foreign relations, Indian foreign relations, Pakistan, United States foreign relations

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A war of values

Article Abstract:

The Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has emerged from the fringes as a formidable competitor in India's politics. The BJP is trying to appeal to the large Muslim population and to those no longer content with the establishment Congress party.

Political activity, Political aspects, Hinduism, Bharatiya Janata Party (India)

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