Here in the U.S. and in India too, we’re told ad nauseum, ad infinitum that children are the future of the country. A constant refrain is that if we want our nation to be great, we need to invest in our children and in our schools, hire good teachers and so on. While the state […]
Few of us realize it but the way others see us is quite different from the way we see ourselves. Take for instance, India and Pakistan. Born in violence and hatred, the two countries have officially fought three wars and several unofficial wars including an ongoing one in Kashmir. Naturellement, there’s very little love lost […]
Catchy campaign slogans have been a staple of the Indian election scene for several decades. Let’s take a look at some of the notable ones over the years. (It’s important to keep in mind that the slogans lose their punch when translated into English): * Jana Sangh ko vote do, bidi peena chod do; Bidi […]
Terrorism is a fact of life in the 21st century with no corner of the world safe from the violence. Yesterday, the U.S. State Department released a report on Terrorism Trends including some data compiled by the National Counterterrorism Center. Here are the deadly numbers: