So the community was depleted by people with ability to develop creative responses. Now that Gulf-ensconced professional is wary of heading back home with its cholesterol, sugar and bifocals. Social sectors such as community health, housing and welfare for the indigent and the disabled have almost remained without any concerted initiative from within its fold. But some hint of awakening is in evidence. The outlook down the road is not without hope.
Pragmatism is the offspring of maturity.
The Muslims of India have taken hard knocks in the past. They are living down sentimentalism. This in itself is the major gain since independence. Other losses can be offset once pragmatic action begins to sprout.