Indian classical music was born when time barely existed. It developed further within the structures of royal courts and a system of patronage where the ruler or the feudal master determined all. Tariq Ali barelybearclassical Change image and share on social
Anthony Powell was the most European of 20th-century British novelists. Tariq Ali 20thanthonybritish Change image and share on social
The Pakistan Cricket Board is a long-standing joke, its chairmen replaced with every change of government. Tariq Ali boardchairmanchange Change image and share on social
As a political current, Maoism was always weak in Britain, confined largely to students from Asia, Africa and Latin America. Tariq Ali africaamericaasia Change image and share on social
Socially, the Cuban revolution created an education system and health service that remain the envy of much of the neo-liberal world. Tariq Ali createcubaneducation 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
The origins of Indian classical music, not unlike their western counterparts, lie in the Vedas, the ancient Hindu scriptures of 2,000 years ago. Tariq Ali 000agoancient Change image and share on social
Revolutionaries are not infallible. Tariq Ali infalliblerevolutionary Change image and share on social
In some ways, the '60s were a reaction to the '50s and the intensity of the Cold War. Tariq Ali 50s60scold Change image and share on social
I am, in general, favourable to activism and social movements and hostile to graft and corruption. Tariq Ali activismcorruptionfavourable Change image and share on social