Opinion - Page 718

The world’s greatest power enters a sovereign country, Libya and picks up Al Qaeda’s Abu Anas al-Liby, allegedly a fugitive from justice. Apparently...

Even though India is one of the world’s leaders in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), it is ironic that such a powerful tool continues to...

Vijitha Rohana Wijemuni of the Sri Lanka navy, who tried to hit Rajiv Gandhi in 1987 by his rifle butt during a guard of honour, has turned an...

The face of India is changing at a frightening pace. But not for the better, as far as women are concerned.  If I continue to write about rape and...

Country’s weathermen deserve a pat for the timely forecast of the severe Phailin hurricane that could save the lives of thousands of people. The...

The manner and timings of infiltration bids on the Western border with Pakistan, as also, the face offs with China, are surely and steadily pointing...

Is it going to be a clash of personalities in the ensuing Vidhan Sabha elections in Madhya Pradesh? MP is a state that is being presently ruled by the...

The severity of cyclone Phailin has once again triggered speculations about whether it is linked to climate change. But the impact of climate change...

This is funny; like a group of boys playing together. First make chemical weapons, then find out a body which works to stop their use, and then give...

Egypt is ecologically insulated against insurgent violence. This explains why the country historically has been inhospitable to armed struggles. For...

To polarise means to divide people or their opinions into two opposing factions. The term is a popular one, particularly in media and among those who...

In today’s world, there are entrepreneurial politicians and there are political entrepreneurs. The latter variety can be identified in almost all the...