A ‘civil’ spar with words
8 Jan 2013 4:16 AM IST
Are you among those who enjoy a really interesting volley of arguments that we call debates in the modern world? Then we would suggest you head for this debate that is being organised in the city by the Debating Society of India (DSOI), in association with the Debating Society of Pakistan.
The aim of the debate is noble. Eminent members of the civil societies of both countries would get together and argue. The topic? Engagement between members of civil society is by far the most important factor in promoting a lasting peace between India and Pakistan. The arguments will be moderated by author-politician Shashi Tharoor.
Those representing Pakistan will be — Javed Jabbar, former minister of information and broadcasting; political commentator Najam Sethi; lawyer Salman Raja among others.
India will be represented by MP Mani Shankar Aiyar, actor Kabir Bedi, ex-foreign secretary Salman Haidar among others. The debate will provide insights into the role and relative importance of these constituent groups in shaping the India-Pakistan peace dynamic. The format of the debate remains traditional — with speakers on either side of the proposition speaking for a set period, followed by a question and answer interaction with the audience.
A most interesting feature of the format for the debate is that it will not be a traditional adversarial India versus Pakistan debate. Instead, the teams supporting either side of the proposition will be made up of two Indians and two Pakistanis. This approach is likely to promote a more holistic approach to the issue under debate. Hear them out.
DETAIL
At: Taj Palace Hotel, Sardar Patel Marg
When: 10 January
Timings: 6.30 pm
The aim of the debate is noble. Eminent members of the civil societies of both countries would get together and argue. The topic? Engagement between members of civil society is by far the most important factor in promoting a lasting peace between India and Pakistan. The arguments will be moderated by author-politician Shashi Tharoor.
Those representing Pakistan will be — Javed Jabbar, former minister of information and broadcasting; political commentator Najam Sethi; lawyer Salman Raja among others.
India will be represented by MP Mani Shankar Aiyar, actor Kabir Bedi, ex-foreign secretary Salman Haidar among others. The debate will provide insights into the role and relative importance of these constituent groups in shaping the India-Pakistan peace dynamic. The format of the debate remains traditional — with speakers on either side of the proposition speaking for a set period, followed by a question and answer interaction with the audience.
A most interesting feature of the format for the debate is that it will not be a traditional adversarial India versus Pakistan debate. Instead, the teams supporting either side of the proposition will be made up of two Indians and two Pakistanis. This approach is likely to promote a more holistic approach to the issue under debate. Hear them out.
DETAIL
At: Taj Palace Hotel, Sardar Patel Marg
When: 10 January
Timings: 6.30 pm
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