The globalization of the societies has resulted in the shrinking of the world and vanishing of boundaries. Gone are the days of "us and them" and therefore the need of the hour is to protect pluralism not only in every individual society but also in the entire global society. There is an urgent need to enforce a minimum level of meaningful governance, which must address Education, Secularism or Freedom of Worship, Nationalism and Community Living. These happen to be the critical elements of a happy, prosperous and contented society that will be at peace with itself and others.

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