Here are some references to start:

Introduction: God and Globalization in India by Meera Nanda, Nirmukta, 29 March 2009
http://nirmukta.com/2009/03/29/pre-release-introduction-to-god-and-...

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall… by Meera Nanda, The Hindu, August 23, 2009
http://www.thehindu.com/mag/2009/08/23/stories/2009082350140400.htm

"God Has Left Politics" by Hartosh Singh Bal, Sri Lanka Guardian, December 13, 2009
http://www.srilankaguardian.org/2009/12/god-has-left-politics.html

"Circular reasoning" by T. Jayaraman, Frontline, Volume 26, Issue 26, Dec. 19, 2009-Jan. 01, 2010
http://www.flonnet.com/fl2626/stories/20100101262607900.htm

"The Glitter In The Godliness" by William Dalrymple, Outlook India.com, 18 January 2010
http://www.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?263657

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Hey Ralph. I've read the book and am writing a review. I'll pick up this thread after I've written it. BTW, I liked Darlymple's review, although it is not my approach.
Excellent review. I'm spreading the word in the American atheist/humanist community.

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