It is all scarily simple, argues Mumbai-born Dr Arjun Appadurai -- much of the world's current ills can be traced to the fear of minorities by the majorities.

It is irrational, it is illogical -- but it is, argues the John Dewy Professor in Social Sciences at the New School University in New York, who has set out his arguments in a recent book, The Fear of Small Numbers.

Dr Appadurai appears on the Rediff Chat August 25, at 10.30 am ET (8 pm IST) to discuss his theories, and his views on India, Pakistan, the Muslim minority and terrorism both in India and around the world.

Part 1 of the Rediff Interview with Dr Appadurai:
'The average Indian Muslim wants room to survive'

Part 2 of the Rediff Interview with Dr Appadurai:
'Indian society is still interdependent'

Don't miss this unique opportunity to chat with one of the world's finest minds.

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