Blessed are the peacemakers ...

Quotes

"I can say emphatically the people of Pakistan are warm and friendly and passionate about democracy and the forthcoming elections."
~ Dr. Shreekant Gupta, The perils of generalizing full article here

"Visas and borders obfuscate my affinities; shared histories are challenged by communalists and extremists. And, I write a book to cross boundaries and tread zones that officialdom cannot appropriate."
~ Raza Rumi, Delhi by the book full article here

"It may be long before the law of love will be recognised in international affairs. The machineries of government stand between and hide the hearts of one people from those of another."
~ M.K. Gandhi

"But music, the great uniter, is eternal. It has acquired newer dimensions and forms; though this centuries old classical music requires patronage as well as a renewed interest from all walks of life. This is why Beyond Borders has undertaken the momentous task of bridging divides, reclaiming shared heritages, and contributing to the transformation of the Subcontinent into a region where musical notes may eventually subdue martial tunes."
~ Raza Rumi, Beyond Borders - with Shubha Mudgal and Tina Sani pictures and article here

"Dear Children of Pakistan,
Let's join hearts in friendship. Together we can make a better world."
~ The Children of India pictures and article here

"Indians and Pakistanis crave for peace."
~ Siddharth Srivastava, Movie-ing Towards Peace: Veer Zaara and Indo-Pak Ties full article here

"It is this reclaiming of my pre-Pakistan, Muslim and syncretic history that makes Delhi an enchanting place for me. Each time I am there, I connect with the larger subcontinental canvas that exists beyond the accepted and myopic definitions of identity. This is why I am never bored in Delhi; as many Delhi wallahs can never bore of the charms of Pakistan."
~ Raza Rumi, My travels to Delhi full article here