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Nothing Queer About It

Zarrar Said

Homosexuality is demonstrated in all species from fruit flies to donkeys. Humans are no exception to this rule and the fact is that sexual orientation is an inborn combination.

Dec 3, 2008   Views 381   Interacts 10

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Kashmir: Any Closer to Solution?

Shridhar Naik

Creation of “soft borders” allowing the free movement of goods and people as a symbolic first step towards a closer cohesion between the two units of the Himalayan state.

Dec 3, 2008   Views 175   Interacts 2

Indo-Pak Relations

Pleas For Sanity as Sabres Rattle Over Mumbai Mayhem

Beena Sarwar, Personal Political

Angry condemnations lead us nowhere; political demands may make vote-catching politicians rethink strategies, but we need to create space, think things out in the long term…

Dec 2, 2008   Views 5456  Interacts 187

Indo-Pak Relations

The Future of Indo Pak Conflict

Agha Amin

What are the chances of peace being established between Pakistan and India?

Dec 2, 2008   Views 2184   Interacts 46

Current Affairs

Mumbai Wounded

Anita Lobo

Yet amidst death,
The goodness of humanity, triumphed
Unknown brave hearts
Shielded strangers, fellow beings

Dec 2, 2008   Views 369   Interacts 2

Personal Narratives

I Am A Pakistani

Ayesha Khan

(India, America) These are countries that I carry in my heart but do not carry their passports. I am a threat to the safety of their people. I am a

Dec 2, 2008   Views 1462   Interacts 14

Indo-Pak Relations

India-Pakistan: Empathy, grief in Pakistan for Mumbai mayhem

Beena Sarwar, Personal Political

The Mumbai attacks, hitting in the midst of the fifth round of the ongoing composite dialogue between India and Pakistan, are likely to have wide-ranging repercussions for India and Pakistan

Dec 1, 2008   Views 9663  Interacts 381

Media

Proud to be an Indian

Shantanu Dutta

Like the memorial to the Unknown Soldier; we need a way to honor the unknown citizens of all hues – the ones who really make us proud to be Indian

Dec 1, 2008   Views 571   Interacts 2

Current Affairs

Karachi Riots! Who is responsible

Zafir Zia

This silence shown by the government on the aggravated law and order situation is beyond comprehension.

Dec 1, 2008   Views 1075   Interacts 10

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An Indian Muslim

Shoaib Daniyal

The Indian Muslim doesn’t need people killing in his name. He needs reform. The community is one of the most backwards in India, and largely the blame has to be

Nov 28, 2008   Views 11097   Interacts 256

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