Prabhakar Gupta Pakistan is going through a process of vertical polarisation with its society getting a profile dominated by Islamic extremists while liberals are being reduced to an abysmal minority. With an overflow of fanaticism, as is evident from the outrageous murders in broad daylight of the Punjab Governor Salman Taseer and the minority Christian leader Shahbaz Bhatti, … [Read more...] about Pakistan growing fundamentalism: who will stem the rot?
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Joke of the day : Pakistan says Indian Army is indisciplined
Jaibans Singh Going through Pakistani newspapers is a painful experience. Loot, rape, bomb blasts, militant actions and such like disturbing activities are covered under a thin sheen of lies and deceit. The newspapers talk of governance where there is none, development where there is none, tall claims of the Army’s victories against militants where there are none and worst of … [Read more...] about Joke of the day : Pakistan says Indian Army is indisciplined
Address the larger issues exposed by Wikileaks
By Jaibans Singh Wikileaks has created a storm in the Indian parliament. A cable sent by the US embassy in India to its political masters regarding “cash for votes” during the no trust motion against the UPA government in 2008 has triggered the opposition towards a unified demand for the resignation of the Prime Minister on grounds of corruption. A day or so earlier, the … [Read more...] about Address the larger issues exposed by Wikileaks
Hurriyat : not talking or not allowed to talk
By S. Ranjan The Interlocutors appointed by the government of India for Kashmir will soon be submitting their interim report, after discussion with the different stake holders of Kashmir. The only group which the interlocutor could not engage in a dialogue is the Hurriyat Conference. Repeated attempt by the three member team did not bear fruit as the separatists simply refused … [Read more...] about Hurriyat : not talking or not allowed to talk
The Islamist challenge to the Afro-Asian region
By S Ranjan The domino effect of Tunisia with its immediate repercussion in Egypt has now taken over the whole of the Middle East and North Africa, especially the Arab world. The crisis is spreading like a wild fire. Peace and stability is at great risk across the region. The King of Jordan dismissed its government and declared many reforms, all due to fear of a revolt by the … [Read more...] about The Islamist challenge to the Afro-Asian region