‘AUBASH’ is a Persian word whose meaning, if grasped correctly, could help explain the runaway success of Hindutva as an Indian phenomenon. Japanese scholar Hiroshi Kan Kagaya’s insightful work on the role of the aubash in the Iranian revolution and two earlier political turbulences in the country makes one ponder its relevance also for South Asian politics, and beyond. For Indians struggling with Persianised Urdu, … Continue reading The ‘aubash’ hand in India’s pain