India, May 9 -- About the Book

An Ode To Fraternity

Author: ROHINTON F NARIMAN

Publisher: Penguin

Price: Rs 799/-

Exploring the deep fault lines where faith, power, and ideology collide in modern India's complex landscape, says KUMAR CHELLAPPAN

Kunchan Nambiar (1705-1770), the great Malayalam poet, once wrote that all wars in the world are fought over women and wealth. Had the poet been around today, he would have said that all battles are fought over women, wealth, and religions. A concept that gave identity to their followers, religions are not inherently bad. Those faced with hardship often turn to God Almighty seeking peace of mind. Many religions and gods have offered solace to people in times of distress.

Of late, however, ma...