India, Feb. 16 -- By Dr. K. Javeed Nayeem

The first part of the title of this article, as is most certainly known to almost all my readers, is actually the title of a very famous historical novel penned by Charles Dickens, published in the year 1859, set in London and Paris, before and during the French Revolution which came to be known as 'The Reign of Terror.'

It tells a very poignant story of love, sacrifice and redemption, against the backdrop of the turbulent historical events of the time. It focuses on two look-alike characters who are both in love with the same woman. While one marries her, the other, in the true style of a true and selfless lover, eventually gives his life to save her husband's life years later.

In a most absor...