I was in my mid-teens when someone gave me a copy of 'Pears Encyclopaedia of Myth and Legends' as a birthday present. It sat on my shelves for many months before I looked at it. When I did, I couldn't stop reading it. Tariq Ali birthdaycopyencyclopaedia share on social
The Lumiere brothers first exhibited moving pictures in Paris in 1896. A year later, there was a private showing at the Yildiz palace in Istanbul. Tariq Ali brotherexhibitistanbul Change image and share on social
In January 1961, the United States severed diplomatic relations in response to Cuban nationalisation of U.S.-owned sugar plantations, banks and businesses. Tariq Ali bankbusinesscuban Change image and share on social
Independence is the only way Scotland can realise its full political and cultural potential in the 21st century. Tariq Ali 21stcenturycultural Change image and share on social
In times of crisis, the incumbent suffers. And the bigger the crisis, the greater the punishment inflicted on those in power unless they do something that makes a change. Tariq Ali bigchangecrisis Change image and share on social
I am not insulted by billions of Christians, Muslims and Jews believing there is a God and praying to this nonexistent deity on a regular basis. Tariq Ali basisbelievebillion Change image and share on social
For India, the links with the United States/Israel are the centrepiece of its foreign policy. Tariq Ali centrepieceforeignindia Change image and share on social
As long as the Pentagon bankrolls the Pakistan army to fight its wars, and NATO troops remain in Afghanistan, there will be quarrels, charges of infidelity, a reduction in the household allowance, perhaps a separation - but a divorce? Never. Tariq Ali afghanistanallowancearmy share on social
I am an atheist and do not know the meaning of the 'religious pain' that is felt by believers of every cast when what they believe in is insulted. Tariq Ali atheistbelievercast Change image and share on social
When Pakistan was carved out of India's rib in 1947, it was assumed by some that Bollywood's Muslim stars would defect to the new state and thus boost the Lahore film industry. But Lollywood did not happen. Tariq Ali assumebollywoodboost share on social
