Pakistan is a paradigm example of a failed state that has undergone an extremely dangerous form of radical Islamisation.
Suryakant Tripathi "Nirala"
Suryakant Tripathi (1899-1961) achieved fame through his pen-name "Nirala"
(the unique), deriving inspiration from the best minds of the Indian
Renaissance, then flourishing in Bengal. Nirala was a born genius and sans
formal education, studied Indian classics, philosophy and culture. Deeply rooted
in Indian culture, he stood against the Establishment, gaining recognition as a
poet of revolt. Besides twelve collections of poetry, which included Apara (The
Earthly Knowledge, 1947) Nirala also penned six novels, many short stories,
essays and criticism, and also translated from Sanskrit and Bengali. Renowned
for his prose, Nirala is also associated with bringing in free verse in the
modern era.
