Themes and Topics
Indo-Pak Relations
Babel Jan 4, 2009
Salman Aneel“Babel” is the best word that describes the present situation in South Asia. Have we solved issues like poverty, unemployment, malnutrition that we want to go to war?
The Indian Story
The Many Colors of Indian Corruption Jan 2, 2009
Murad A BaigUnless the complex multi layered system of Government inherited from the British is simplified, corruption will continue to thrive.
Call for Social Change
Vijay Tendulkar: A Voice Against Misogyny Jan 1, 2009
Enam HasanIt seems as if these social structures - like in Pakistan and India - are bound to torture its inhabitants, especially women.
Role of Media
The Magician Dec 19, 2008
Raiya HashmiIn long flowing saris, sporting mangal-sootar and sindoor these angelic bahus are seen suffering, sacrificing, being victimized in short everything a sane and normal woman would never do.
Environment and Us
Creepy Chemicals Dec 18, 2008
Mutaal MooquinThis Holiday season, toys containing harmful phthalates, which are known endocrine disruptors, will fill up the shelve space in the markets.
Personal Narratives
Evil Walks the World Today Dec 6, 2008
ZeejahPakistanis are in denial and Indians are baying for blood and pointing a finger across the border at Pakistan as the source of the murderous plan.
War on Terror
Terror in Mumbai.....and also in 'Bannu or somewhere' Nov 28, 2008
Shiraz MahmoodAlso in ‘Bannu or somewhere’?? What does that mean? That the premier of this country was not briefed about a bomb blast. Or that it has become so routine that one does not care to know the complete facts.
Religion Today
A Day At The Tempe Mosque Nov 11, 2008
Sidra OmerIn 1984 a wealthy student from Saudi Arabia studying at ASU brought a lot of funds from his family to build the mosque. No one at the mosque seems to remember his name.
Pakistan's Struggle for Democracy
Against Zardari's Pakistan Nov 9, 2008
Saroosh ShabbirWhen a people become this apathetic, they forfeit the right to a decent life. They have made their peace with the circumstances and deserve no struggle in their name.
Hold Them Accountable
Reckoning Time for HEC Oct 30, 2008
Pervez HoodbhoyThe new HEC head, yet to be appointed, has a difficult task ahead. One hopes that he or she will have the dynamism and eloquence of Dr Atta-ur-Rahman, but not the flaws.
Way of Life
A Transfer Sep 10, 2008
Prashant BhattHis younger son Hasen is studying in Hyderabad, doing first year of engineering while he lives in Tripoli alone. The elder son is doing a job in Lucknow.
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