Here lies the hope

In India, politics is seen as a nasty field which noble people don't join. But its high time now, that Indian democracy should have a party with people from all the noble professions and respectful backgrounds in order to build a prosperous nation. .

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Lahore siege ends, hostages freed at police academy

Latest media reports from Pakistan said that Pakistani police has captured the terrorists involved in the daring attack in which at least 30 people were killed and several injured. Police recruits taken hostages by the terrorists were also freed..

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New face of old media @ Cyber world

The cyber world is a new face of the citizen journalist, a new means for the vox populi of the common man, a means to communicate your opinions and views.A new experience, a new quest, a new means to communicate ? the cyber media is here to stay.

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De facto colonisation continues unabated: Part II

In the times to come, if India becomes a super power, it will in no way try to colonise the world. Let Indians stay in India and no where else. As an upcoming country, we must also sharply react against de facto colonisation across the world.

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Deforestation: A threat to life on Earth

Forests are widely called as Earth's lungs, but rapid growth of human population has forced the lungs to reduce to half of its original size. Alarming rate of deforestation, if continued, will soon bring life to an end on the Earth .

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Obama promises to continue outsourcing

Obama has many challenges. Unemployment is one of them. But outsourcing is a compulsion of American companies. Along with this, it is also a big stimulus to American economy. In fact, low paid labour is a big source of their income..

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Dam bursts in Jakarta, causes havoc

On March 27, in Jakarta, a dam built in 1933, gave way in the middle of the night and water surged fast enough, demolishing hundreds of houses, tossing cars and uprooting trees. At least 58 people were killed and dozens are still missing..

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Russia, India, Iran to fight terror jointly

Though an official declaration is yet to come, the concerned authorities of the three countries are contemplating taking stern action against the growing militancy in the Asian region collectively..

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Sudan's president Omer Hassan Al-Bashir visits Egypt

President Omer Hassan Al-Bashir paid a defying visit to Egypt despite the fact that the International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant against him. He was received by the Eqyptian President at the airport, in a clear show of support..

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Tamil civilians face tough choice as Army advances

The plight of innocent civilians caught between the LTTE and the advancing Sri Lankan Army deserves international attention, for they face a choice between an uncertain life and a certain death..
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Dam bursts in Jakarta, kills 60

At least 60 people were killed near Jakarta, as an earthen dam collapsed after heavy rain on Friday. Over 400 houses were submerged in four feet high water. Search for missing persons is still going on, toll may rise.
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Pakistan gets $500 million loan from World Bank

The money would be given by the International Development Association (IDA), the concessionary lending arm of the World Bank. The IDA also carries a 0.75 per cent service fee, a 10-year grace period and a maturity of 35 years..

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Bomb storm in Myanmar

Sporadic bomb explosions, which have claimed lives in Myanmar, should be a grim warning to the military junta, which rules the country with an iron hand, that the run up to the 2010 general elections could be a stormy affair..
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Two deaths and some reflections

Life, they say, is the best teacher. But sometimes death also teaches us a lot. The following reflects on two deaths which occurred recently ? Jade Goody's death from cancer, and the suicide of Rajakumaran Thamby, an Indian film director..

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Suicide attack in Pakistan claims 11 lives

The attack took place near the town of Tank in South Waziristan, when a group of militants loyal to Turkistan Bittani were having food. South Waziristan is the stronghold of Mehsud, who is said to be bitterly opposed by Bittani..

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Bill Clinton’s prescriptions for high drug costs

Clinton is right. Corporate welfare is not helping America; it’s only helping Big Pharma’s shareholders. We need to alter our course — and do it now. Americans pay $66 billion a year more for medicine..

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US House Committee approves Obama's budget framework

Budget Committee, which is controlled by the Democrats took into account most of recommendations made by the President. This includes an increase in spending on education, energy and environment, and health care system to cover uninsured Americans..

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Climate change leads to increased infectious diseases

A study by a group of American scientists found that increasing global temperature due to the current phase of climatic changes can lead to an increased incidence of infectious diseases. It can also increase the population of disease carrying insects.

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Cold fusion is back: Scientists report evidence

Cold fusion can be a low cost, abundant and environment friendly source of energy that can contribute towards solving mankind's energy problems. However, its existence has been questioned. Scientists now report evidence suggesting its existence..

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Is South Asian violence linked to our emotions?

South Asians are generally very emotional, compared to other global societies. Being emotional has lots of good points. It has some drawbacks too and perhaps provides the fuel for the scourge of terrorism and violent riots.

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British PM hails Jade Goody as a courageous woman

The Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams, who heads the Church of England, said Goody showed a brave side of her character in the face of death. Prime Minister Gordon Brown said on Sunday (March 22) that Goody used her fame to help others.

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Pope concludes his African pilgrimage

During his trip, Pope chided the African leaders on a number of issues like: Sexual violence against women; allowing abortion in cases of rape or incest or when a mother's life is in danger.

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Multi-crore Indo-US ‘Gandhian’ deal bared - Part II

Sonia Gandhi had let dynasty loyalist Ambika Soni to do all the dirty work throughout the auction drama. After Mallya’s double-cross, it is another loyalist Jayanthi Natarajan’s job to parry questions on Tushar Gandhi’s ranting..

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Obama leans but Tehran not inclined

"This process will not be advanced by threats. We seek instead engagement that is honest and grounded in mutual respect," Obama said in the video. BBC also telecast the news about the video.

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Somali pirates release Indian sailors

The vessel, MSV Al Rafiquei was hijacked by Somali pirates at 10:30 am on Saturday. But pressurised by some unknown reasons, they had to release the ship by 18:30 pm (IST). All the 16 Indian sailors on board were also released..

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Pakistan: Justice Chaudhry reinstated

Huge crowds carrying balloons, placards and banners headed towards the house of Justice Chaudhry to celebrate his reinstatement. The Supreme Court announced on Sunday that Chaudhry would resume office after midnight..

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Media closes its eyes to sex trade advertisements

The old Bollywood movies’ cliché “Koi bhi ladki apni marji se is dhande me nahi utarti” (no girl enters prostitution with her consent) is likely to appear false today. The rates vary from Rs 10k per couple of hours to Rs 1 lakh for a night or more.

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Pakistan raises voice against US

Pakistani politicians and officials indicated United States’ proposal to expand drone attacks into the vast, south-west province of Baluchistan as counter-productive and warned the U.S of severe backlash..

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Sure fire solution to fight terrorism

Terrorists thrive on publicity. They need recognition and sympathy for their cause. They are blind, agitated, frustrated and are the worst misguided lot. Don’t give them the publicity they crave for. Shut out all news about terrorists’ activities.

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RIL to sell fuel to US

RIL is planning to sell petrol and diesel from its Jamnagar based refineries to the United States, the largest fuel consumer in the world. PMS Prasad, head of RIL's oil and gas business said, "We are in discussions with certain parties in US.".

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Obama deserves my silence: Bush

Bush was in his typical humorous self while giving his first speech since leaving office in January this year. Bush declined to criticise the Obama administration in his speech. And, Obama ?deserves my silence,? he said.

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Orchid and the Myanmar PM

That the generals heading the Myanmar junta are a hated lot came to the fore once again when democracy activists in Singapore tried to stage a demonstration to prevent the naming of a Singaporean orchid after the Myanmar Prime minister during a visit.

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Condoms is not a solution for AIDS: Pope

The comment on usage of condoms to curb AIDS by Pope Benedict XVI has back fired. The Vatican has been facing a lot of criticism since the comment was made by the Pope on his trip to Africa. The UN has also expressed discontent over the view.

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Oral infection can be deadly: Study

A leading cosmetic dentist in Beverly Hills, Dr Alex Farnoosh, has urged people to take special care in the cases of oral infection, as the simple-looking disease can lead to much serious health issues. The doctor suggests regular health check-ups .

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AW/ISI in Bangladesh mutiny?

Ruling circles link the ISI to the mutiny and inciting a faction in the army for massacring of rival officers to restore military rule. BNP circles smell a plot by BSF, RAW and Hasina to create a political army out of BDR after killing military officers.

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Condoms make AIDS worse

Over 22 million people in sub-Saharan Africa have been suffering from AIDS. The 2008 UNAIDS/WHO report states that nine out of ten children with HIV throughout the world live in the sub-Saharan African region.

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Hamburg beats Rost in race for Obama?s FDA chief

And so finally, the FDA reached a breaking point ? and we?ve seen an across-the-board meltdown over the past few years, both with food safety and drug safety. President Obama clearly wants to turn the ship around, back in the right direction.

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Pope Benedict XVI begins his first visit to Africa

As Pope, Benedict XVI's main role is to teach about the Catholic faith and the solutions to the problems of discerning and living the faith, a role that he can play well as a former head of the Church's Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.

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Before meeting death Goody wants the last hurrah

Reality TV star Jade Goody wants her family to cheer up and arrange an event around her death bed! Goody is suffering from cervical cancer and as per doctors has not much time left in her hand as her condition is steadily deteriorating.

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Keep religion out of Internet domain names system

US Hindus have demanded that religion should be kept out of Internet domain business. This would generate discord and religious bodies would end up contesting various cybersquatter registrations and it would benefit mostly squatters and sellers.

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Welcome back Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry

Is this the beginning of a new era? Should we rejoice over the victory of the chief justice of Pakistan? When has India ever witnessed scenes like these to rid our electoral system of criminals, corrupt politicians?. When will India also wake up?.

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Is America a democracy?

Why does a President of America, once elected, change his policy on issues he got elected on? Indian media talks about how ignorant the general populace is over various issues affecting them like Indo-US nuke deal; but the same is the case with US.

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Long March called off, Iftikhar to get his seat back

Terming the government's decision as their victory, Sharif declared, "I hope after this, we'll implement the charter of democracy and true democracy in Pakistan. We'll make the judiciary stronger and parliament supreme.".

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Anthrax kills cattle in Kachin State, Myanmar

Myanmar where natural calamities and epidemics get the least priority, there has been some alacrity in tackling the dreaded Anthrax in Burma’s northern Kachin State capital Myitkyina. Cattle have been dying since early this month.

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Food for thoughts on this World Consumer Rights Day

Another Consumer's Rights Day came and went. India has been observing March 15, as a National Consumer's Day, since 1989. The day is of historic importance, and is celebrated since 1962, when the Bill for Consumer's Rights was moved in the US..

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IT scam tarnishes Obama aide Kundra’s image

Obama's aide Kundra is not suspected of any wrongdoing as per court documents. Yet, he has reportedly been asked to proceed on leave from his one-week-old White House job to avoid embarrassment to the Administration..

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Embryonic stem cell research ban to be lifted in US

US president George W. Bush had limited federal money for human embryonic stem cell research, IN 2001. To fulfill his campaign promise, President Barack Obama is going to reverse Bush's limits on federally funded stem cell research.

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The US system needs a complete makeover

Now politicians, media, policy makers across the globe talk about rescue packages and salvaging economy. It all began with US tailspin and people in US still have hope in Obama. Time will tell how well Obama proves himself.

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Turmoil in Pakistan: Nawaz under house-arrest

The Pakistan government has issued orders to arrest Nawaz Sharif, the main opposition leader, to prevent him from leading the protest march by anti-government lawyers and political activists. The Pak police has also arrested several PML-N supporters.

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Palestine: The land of the doomed

The land of the doomed continues to be centre of war no matter the day or the time and the people live in the fear of death. Presidents change, governments fall but the innocent continue to die..

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Protest march begins in Pakistan, tension prevails

Protesters are demanding that some 60 senior judges, who were sacked by Musharraf in November, 2007, should be reinstated. They are also piqued by a court decision barring Nawaz Sharif and his brother Shahbaz from contesting elections..

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New TS2 project for the US troops in Afghanistan

Leading Internet service provider, TS2 Satellite Technologies, recently announced that it has completed the tender documentation for JCC-I/A and a satellite network project for the Marines new bases in Afghanistan..

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Iraqi shoe bomber given 3-year prison term

Zaidi had thrown the shoe at Bush, when the latter was addressing a press conference with the Iraqi prime minister in Baghdad. He told the court that his reaction was natural and any Iraqi would react in a similar manner..

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More young girls face rape in Afghanistan

Rapes targeting girls as young as seven are on the rise in Afghanistan where conditions for women are little better than under the Taliban. In its annual report on human rights, the UN warned conditions were deteriorating in the war-ravaged country..

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Castro government & US perpetrate torture in Cuba

Cuba is synonymous with torture. The Castro government tortures and so does the US Republican / Democratic elite. The governing elite of Cuba, the USA, and maybe Tony Blair's government should be tried for crimes against humanity..

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At least 15 people killed in Lanka suicide attack

This attack appears to be the latest retaliatory strike by the Tigers. On Sunday, the government of Sri Lanka said its plan to defeat the LTTE had entered its "final phase" that would end the 26-year civil war which had claimed more than 70,000 lives.

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Is Pakistan a failed state?

Pakistan is a failed state because it was created on the wrong belief that mere religious homogeneity among people is enough to keep a nation united. As long as the army has a say in governance, democracy can never take roots in Pakistan..

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Mix-up leads to release of virulent H5N1 virus

A Baxter official said that no one was infected due to the mix up as the situation was handled at the highest level of containment. The incident, however, has not gone well with the medical community..

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'Outsource' becoming a racist word

The word 'outsourcing' has been strongly connected in America with India. Now the term is being used on people of Indian origin and events which have nothing to do with outsourcing, just because of the colour of their skin..

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Why do British jail inmates prefer prison?

Life in British prison is interesting. 42 former prisoners have been caught trying to break back into prison since 2003, as they cannot cope with the life outside. Jail parties have alcohol flowing freely and drugs are plenty.

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Attack on Sri Lankan team: 4 suspects arrested

Four suspects were arrested in Lahore on Tuesday, for their alleged involvement in the attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team. The attack left five policemen dead and six players and their assistant coach injured.

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Indomitable Oscar majority

When it comes to international platforms, competence meets competence, courage with courage, creativity with creativity and difference with difference. Not caste with community, creed with colour, ideology with idiocy and nation with petty political notio.

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President Obama's vision for America is full of hope

President Barack Obama?s vision is certainly the ideal one, the one which is dreamt by every individual all around the world. Hope is the string that brings people closer to the President and also towards change.

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