‘Editorial’ Archives
Opinion: lies, limelight and citizenship
Who will you trust more – the politicians, the bureaucrats or the media? And who would you turn to, when these three pillars of trust come together to overshadow one of the most sentimental events in your life? In an unexpected turn of events, an access-to-information [Read More]
OPINION: Honour killings, open immigration and women – a paradox
The latest incident of a Muslim teenager forcibly married off by her father came as a shock to the mainstream society in New Zealand. While such incidents are not rare in conservative countries like Pakistan, it is not what one would expect in the capital city of a western [Read More]
Mumbai blasts put pressure on India-Pak relations
The latest terror attacks in Mumbai, three serial blasts to be precise, have claimed 21 innocent victims while seriously injuring 200 people. The attacks come at a time when the world has gained renewed hopes of fewer terrorist activities after the killing of Osama bin [Read More]
Why are NRIs so touchy about India?
Call them NRIs, people of Indian origin (PIOs), or the most recent label – overseas citizens of India, they have one thing in common – their overt patriotism. Does it occur to them that “patriotic non-resident Indian” is an oxymoron? Just like [Read More]
