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This is just a theory. The 'problem' as I see it - and for those who would want to know my antecedents, yes I am a human being, Indian and Hindu(in that order) - is that the hardline versions of Islam seem to thrive on what I see as 'violently rejecting the other'. To me that means that...

Cheers. That makes sense. From what I read and hear, North Kerala (always a flashpoint) in India may be beginning to go that way. Compared to other Indian states, Kerala, IIRC, historically has had a very high, if not the highest, number of people working in the Gulf region.

Muse, I only come here sporadically so may have misunderstood what I perceive as sarcasm in your post; if so, ignore my question. However, if my interpretation is correct, why do you believe that a 'real Islam' is headed the way of Indian Muslims?

Off topic: while several reasons have been attributed, to the best of my knowledge the one most commonly cited reason for the failure of the Schlieffen Plan is that its core principle was ignored- a strong right wing that would provide the expected 'punch' as the German army wheeled from the...

There is every chance that Pakistan is acting hypocritically, it's leaders saying one thing and doing another. We have had this in the past, Kargil being a classic example where Pakistani leaders indulge in bare faced lies to try and fool the world. However, Indian leaders are no angels...

Interesting....but I'm not going to believe that IA is conspiring in that manner. That's a stretch.

I hope you know it is haraam to drink, mate.

IA later stated that it's earlier position was based on incomplete information. It did confirm beheading in a later statement. Here: The Hindu : News / National : Defence Ministry formally confirms beheading of soldier

This is a theory that I'd be willing to - at the very least- consider.

Get over it, this is not civil crime that your Islamic laws apply. This is a dirty little war that's being fought with no victors, only macho internet warriors who posture while real men choke out their blood and their lives in some place far away from their homes.

All war is murder, no matter the participant. But it's interesting to read that you seem to be justifying beheading. Or I may have that wrong?

If the reports are true, my regards to the soldier's family. Inna Lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji'un.

<Conspiracy theory alert>: Has anyone read John Grisham's 2000 novel The Brethren. Part of the story deals with how the CIA supports and finances a highly unlikely US Presidential candidate, a rookie Senator no one knows about and who who seemingly comes out of nowhere, has incredible publicity...

It's one of the more ridiculous re-writes of history I've read. The US 7th fleet was there to support India, and the Soviets were India's antagonists? This is a complete reversal of all established historical fact.

This is just nonsense, a myth that even intelligent Pakistanis insist on believing/ perpetuating. I learnt about Chanakya/ Kautilya in school- it was for maybe 10 minutes in a curriculum that lasted a year. That our national leaders are taught his ideology is as much a joke as our national...

I cannot yet agree with your serious reason that it was India/ IA that started this latest round of murderous insanity, but for all that: ...well said, oh very well said.

Ok, that makes more sense, cheers. I still feel though you risk tainting a lot of people born in Pakistan with your original statement.

Not sure if you're serious. 'Indian heritage'? From his Wiki page, Tarek Fatah was born in Karachi...by that reckoning tens of millions of Pakistani would have Indian heritage. From reading what you wrote it sounds that in your opinion his 'Indian' ancestry - even though he is Pakistani...

Based on the posts above mine. Anyway, it was clarified.

So, let me see if I have this right: 'Mian' is an insult in Pakistan? I already know 'P@ki' is insulting in the UK.