Acknowledging them is the first step to understand about the past. The past leads to and creates the present Nikhil, Australia New facts are continually being unearthed and need to be recorded with objectivity in mind. South Asia has a long and exhaustive past that should be taught to its citizens and the world. Correctly understanding this history will explain the present circumstances and issues surrounding South Asia. The past leads to and creates the present.
Every country has rewritten history depending on time and situation - it is the same with India.
But I do believe that if the truth is presented in textbooks it will definitely be good for coming generations. With the internet becoming acceptable in Indian society, the people themselves will find out the truth. Hemendra, India For generations Indian students were taught history written by foreigners who may not have been able to discover or analyse some of the historical evidence due to the lack of advanced technology prevalent today or may have projected a biased view. Therefore India should definitely rewrite its history based on modern findings. Nihar Trivedi, Australia I wouldn't agree that Pakistan is teaching more fundamentalist history in its schools.