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Nationalism today

The article "Nationhood and frequently unasked questions" (Aug. 4) was informative and interesting. As atomised individuals we may think little about nationalism today, yet it is here to stay. No matter how far we travel in the world of globalisation or even cultural exchange, nationalism is a lurking emotion. It is difficult to explain why a five-year-old gets excited about India winning a cricket match against Pakistan. Nationalism will never be over-run by internationalism — not even in a global village.

Shrivridhi Shukla,
New Delhi

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