Institute for Social Democracy (ISD), came into existence against the backdrop of unprecedented violent conflicts South Asia has witnessed over the last few decades. With an intention to safeguard the thousands of men, women, and children who've fallen victim to this madness, ISD initiates activities amongst them that encompass their key slogan of "Peace, Harmony and Democracy". As the renowned poet, Pablo Neruda says:...
In the year 1982, the international community came forward to observe the International Day of Peace, to take collective initiatives for fostering peace, through observing 24 hours of non-violence and ceasefire. However, the world today is shook by the horrors of unending conflicts and unleashing devastations. As horrific incidents of violence continue to plague us, there have been those who dared to stand up against the evils of society. Hence, this issue includes South Asian experiences with peace and conflict, and celebrates the chronicles of individuals, artists, activists and leaders who aim to restore, as well as characterize the need for peace and harmony...
क्या तुम जानते हो
पुरुष से भिन्न
एक स्त्री का एकांत?
बता सकते हो तुम
एक स्त्री को स्त्री-दृष्टि से देखते
उसके स्त्रीत्व की परिभाषा?...
हिंदुस्तान एक ऐसे दौर से गुज़र रहा है जहां हक़ीकतों और कहानियों के दरमियान फ़ासले घटते जा रहे हैं। तारीख़ झुठलाई जा रही है और मनगढ़ंत किस्से सच्चाई की सेज पर सजाए जा रहे हैं। इन हालात में बहुत ज़रूरी है कि हम बार-बार इस मुल्क की गंगा-जमुनी तहज़ीब की दास्तानें दोहराएं और लोगों को एहसास दिलाते रहें कि इस तारीख़ी तहज़ीब की हिफ़ाज़त...