The more I read about the history of India, the more I get convinced how bad the whole idea of partition was. It's highly improbable that it can be undone in the near future but there's no reason that we can't move on from what has already happened.

I look at Europe and it is extremely fascinating to observe how they have  progressively decreased (if not eliminated) the possibility of a war by forming the European Union and adopting a common currency. People will point out the example of Greece and its failure, but that is precisely the point I wish to make. Europe has been integrated to such great extent that it is nigh impossible for them to break the bond. A continent which was ravaged by the bloodiest war the world has ever seen only 70 years ago is probably at its peaceful best in its entire history. 

We share with our neighbours so much that the boundary lines on the map can never do any justice in separating people who are united by a common language, culture, cuisine and what not. Why can't we have a similar South Asian union where a much more liberal movement of capital and labour is allowed? It would lead to the development of not only strong economic ties, but also promote cultural growth, sports, and a much greater religious harmony. 

The young generation which is not encumbered by the burden of past excesses can travel to the other side and realize that we are not too different from "those" on the other side of the border. I have always wanted to travel to Pakistan where lies the home of my maternal ancestors in a city called Kasoor. An even better measure could be the student exchange programs or tourist expeditions. We already see a lot of such activities taking place in the field of music. Can we extend it to all other areas?

An overtly optimistic propsition...maybe. But we don't have to look too far to dismiss it just as a wishful thinking.