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A Nuclear Iran: The only way to make Israel serious about Middle East peace?

Fri, 2010-03-12 03:33 — editor

By Raj Gonsalkorale

What is more important? Is it Middle East peace or ensuring Iran does not acquire nuclear weapons? One is something that everyone wants and the other is what no one wants, so what is more important should be very clear.

Friday Pilgrimage: Tiruvannamalai Arunachaleswarar Temple

Fri, 2010-03-12 00:31 — editor

Sathyalaya Ramakrishnan reporting from Chennai

The famous Arunachaleswarar Temple situated at Tiruvannamalai, the place called as Agni Sthala. Thousands and thousands of devotees gathering in this place on the Full Moon Day (Powrnami) of every month.

How Logical Is Women Reservation in India

Fri, 2010-03-12 00:20 — editor

*M. Burhanuddin Qasmi

It is an unfortunate fact that in a democracy nothing is achievable without united agitations. This time again the Muslim social and political leadership in India is failing to unite strongly against a very genuine demand and clear hypocrisy against them in guise of women empowerment.

BRGF, to address regional imbalances and bridge critical gaps in India

Thu, 2010-03-11 00:52 — editor

The Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF) signifies a new approach to addressing persistent regional imbalances in rural development and strengthening local self-governance across India in 250 districts including 27 States. Truly this is a significant scheme in the history of Panchayti Raj.

This is not a conspiracy- Dr Nalin de Silva

Tue, 2010-03-09 12:51 — editor

British Foreign Secretary, David Miliband had addressed the so called world Tamil forum at the UK Parliament Westminster building.

Indo-Lanka relations ‘model, unique, and time-tested’ - Nirupama Rao

Tue, 2010-03-09 12:32 — editor

By Sugeeswara Senadhira

Indian Foreign Secretary, Nirupama Rao She said that India and Sri Lanka were “sister countries”, which shared a “model, unique, and time-tested” relationship. Pointing out with appreciation that Sri Lanka has very high human development indicators she said that there was much for India to learn from Sri Lanka. “Hence, in this sense, relationship between India and Sri Lanka was one of “give and take,” Indian Foreign Secretary said.

Till death do us part!

Tue, 2010-03-09 00:44 — editor

By Anjali Singh - CNS

When Manu (an ancient Indian sage) wrote the Manu Smriti (religious book on Hinduism) in the post Vedic era defining the code of conduct for the Bharatiya Nari (Ideal Indian Woman) little did he realize that Indian women would literally take their role as laid down by him very seriously and that too spanning centuries.

US Congressional Panel's Decision Against Turkey Shows Blatant Hypocrisy

Mon, 2010-03-08 11:27 — editor

By Habib Siddiqui

Last Thursday a U.S. congressional panel approved a resolution declaring, what it called, the Ottoman-era killing of Armenians genocide.

Which Is The Most Suitable State Model To Segregate Power In Sri Lanka

Sun, 2010-03-07 03:17 — editor

By Edward Theophilus Wanigasekera – Head Of Tvet, The University Of Goroka

The issue in relation to segregation of state power to regional Sri Lanka has been in political flat forms, academic debating and ordinary people’s discussion and gossips for more than a century, which means that since Donomore Commission era to current post conflict age, it has been dominated as a talking point rather than a genuine debate for achieving an honest solution.

The Struggles of Dalai Lama and Aung San Suu Kyi

Sun, 2010-03-07 03:05 — editor

By Nehginpao Kipgen

The politics of a nation is strengthened by the participation of the people who run the government and the opposition who checks the balance of power. A government earns credibility when it can tolerate the varied views of its citizens.

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