Article: Only two cheers for poor Pakistan.(India must address ethnic tensions to ensure stability)(Editorial)(Brief Article)

The word thug is a legacy to English from the Hindi language, as well as thuggee, defined as the art and science of thuggery. In 19th century India, the Thugs were organized bands of zealots who roamed the countryside taking as much pleasure in taking whatever pleased them as in the mayhem which caused so much distress to their victims.

India presents a paradox. Individual Indians can be charming, brilliant, provocative, intelligent, creative and spiritual In outlook. But, alas, too often their government draws its main characteristics from the strain in history represented by the historical Thugs, both in dealing with their neighbors and with the minority ...

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