Russia has a risky Syria policy
By Kersten Knipp / DW Russia has spent the past year openly fighting alongside Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s troops. The decision to do so is a risky one. For over…
How countries taking care of ageing population?
Global average life expectancy has increased from 48 years in 1950 to 68 years in 2010 and is expected to become 81 years by the end of the century. By…
Kashmir solution lies in changing mindset
By Dr. M A Ibrahimi, IAS, (R) Despite concerted effort by centre and state government to bring peace in the region, Kashmir valley is still on the boil. The solution…
Why a law against “burkini” would be complicated?
The decree “anti-Burkini” has “brought a serious and manifestly illegal infringement of fundamental freedoms”. This was considered the State Council in its Order of August 26, which suspends the order…
Islam and Higher Education
By Dr. Mohammad Manzoor Alam Ilm (knowledge) is a frequently recurring word in the Quran, which shows its significance in the Islamic scheme of things. Its variants are also abundantly…
A Tribute to Hashim Ansari
– Nirendra Dev “Kaun hamari Sunega (Who will listen to me)? (Smiles). I have said this before, Agar masjid chhor dene se aman hoti hae …. Toh chhor do, humey…
“Fat tax” : Will the Kerala govt measure check Obesity?
By Nirendra Dev One of my favourite Indian states, Kerala, made news lately with the Marxist-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) government slapping “fat-tax” on junk food. Obesity is stated to…
Didi, a new hope for Sonar Bangla !
Mamata’s victory has a pattern of Basuism -Nirendra Dev The best part of West Bengal electoral battle of 2016 is the washout of the communists – a long deserving gift…
Election results: not much to celebrate for BJP
By Dr. Javed Jamil Apparently the results in the latest Assembly elections in five states appear to be a cause of big jubilation for the votaries of BJP and of…
Devil’s Own Country
Where is Justice for Jisha? The other day, I had a spat with a Facebook friend when he objected to my use of strong words like Devil and Satan for…