{"product_id":"the-end-of-india","title":"The end of india by Khushwant Singh","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"\" data-end=\"498\" data-start=\"463\"\u003eBook Summary:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1097\" data-start=\"500\"\u003eIn this compelling work, Singh delves into the recurring cycles of communal violence that have marred India's history, such as the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, the 2002 Gujarat riots, and the tragic killing of Australian missionary Graham Staines and his children. He argues that these incidents are not merely isolated events but symptoms of a deeper malaise rooted in the politicization of religion. Singh contends that fundamentalism is less about religious fervor and more about political maneuvering, with parties exploiting religious sentiments to gain power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1485\" data-start=\"1099\"\u003eThe book also examines the fragmentation of Indian society through caste-based and regional identities, insurgencies in Kashmir and the North-East, and the marginalization of minorities. Singh warns that these divisions threaten to unravel the nation, urging readers to confront the uncomfortable truths about the forces undermining India's unity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"\" data-end=\"1490\" data-start=\"1487\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"\" data-end=\"1531\" data-start=\"1492\"\u003eAbout the Author: \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1771\" data-start=\"1533\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKhushwant Singh\u003c\/strong\u003e (1915–2014) was a renowned Indian author, journalist, and editor, celebrated for his sharp wit and secular outlook.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eBorn in what is now Pakistan, he witnessed firsthand the horrors of Partition, an experience that profoundly influenced his writing.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eSingh's literary works, including \u003cem data-end=\"53\" data-start=\"34\"\u003eTrain to Pakistan\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-end=\"71\" data-start=\"55\"\u003eDelhi: A Novel\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-end=\"99\" data-start=\"77\"\u003eThe Company of Women\u003c\/em\u003e, are noted for their candid exploration of social and political issues.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHis journalistic endeavors, particularly his column \"With Malice Towards One and All,\" earned him a reputation as a fearless commentator on contemporary affairs.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThroughout his career, Singh received numerous accolades, including the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian award.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-header a-expander-partial-collapse-header\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44272932389121,"sku":"2T3RP3KSH-Used","price":150.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/9780143029946.jpg?v=1746618507","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/the-end-of-india","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}