India-Pakistan: Themes Beyond Borders: Selections From Nikhil Chakravartty's Writings

Over quarter of a century, the general reading public, particularly the more intellectually inclined in the subcontinent, had looked forward avidly to the editorials and other writings of Nikhil Chakravartty in Mainstream for illumination and understanding of the bewildering developments within the region since 1947. It is, therefore with nostalgia and great expectations that we turn to the present volume, focusing on Indo-Pak relations, containing Nikhilda's precious writings on the complexities of developments in the subcontinent since 1947, and look for his analysis of the issues involved with flashes of prophetic ideas the relevance of which now srike us with added poignancy. The predominant and recurring theme of this publications is to harness the common humanity of both the countries for durable peace and friendship. The present volume is valuable from the point of view of correctly understanding the evolution of our relationship with Pakistan and educating public opinion about certain historical facts so that those are appreciated in the proper perspective. It is appropriate that on the 90th birth anniversary of Nikhilda this publication is being brought out. This important book will be of immense value for scholars, policy-makers, students and others.