In a recent article published in Economic & Political Weekly which is available for reading by clicking here, Ananya Jahanara Kabir has presented an interesting perspective on the issue of burqa, based on her experiences in Bengal (India) in post Babri-demolition India. In the backdrop of broad identity issues, Ananya has underscored the position of that there are various versions of Islams and many colors of Muslims - there cannot be a single benchmark for what constitutes a Muslim.
On a connected note, todays Hindustan Times (Mumbai Edition) carries a book review of the book "Love in a Headscarf". It appears that this work of fiction also attempts to open portals of thinking, on the points discussed above. (TMV has not read the book)
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