A Meeting with Che Guevara

The man had a charismatic presence in green olive fatigues and black beret at a rakish angle. The very best of the Hollywood and Bollywood stars all rolled into one.

The Bhopal Tragedy Continues

On June 10th a global hunger strike was called to bring justice to Bhopal victims and put the corporation Dow Chemical, to shame, since the Indian government does not seem to be doing its job.

Paper Trail

To produce five sheets of 8 x 11 inch paper we use the equivalent energy of an 80 watt bulb operating for an hour; but at a cost far greater than that of electricity.

Revolutionary for Sale

Clothing plastered with the portrait of socialist revolutionary Che Guevara is possibly one of the oddest and most self contradictory phenomena's of the 21st century.

Search for Origins of Mahayana Buddhism

The land of Pakistan is blessed with one of the most important treasures of the world, the glorious civilization of Buddhism flourishing in the North Western areas of Pakistan.

Artifice of Scholarship : CSPI on FrontPage

Where will Mr. Warner hide when faced with the ignobility of logic deserting his beloved Christianity? What will he do when the devil of duality is discovered in his own sacred texts?

Bernard Lewis and the Neocon view of Islam

Lewis has had such a profound influence that according to the Wall Street Journal, “the Lewis doctrine, in effect, had become US policy”.

The Arrest of Nuon Chea- Terror is an Old Hat

The arrest of Nuon Chea, a now obscure but once powerful symbol of terror re-minds us that the war against terror is not a new one.

Book Review: Killer Tune by Dreda Say Mitchell

What is race? Is it the colour of our skins, or the faith of an individual, or is it the rebel within?

Rote Learning Vis-à-vis Physical Comprehension

It’s beautiful to design an experiment. It’s equally beautiful to construct a working theory from the empirical information.

The Horse and The Zebra

“Do you know the most important difference between a horse and a zebra?” Shazi asked me after the first drag of his cigarette loaded with hash. “And don’t tell me that a zebra has stripes and a horse doesn’t,” he added

Chief Justice’s Chess

The chess fable illustrates the consequence of exponential growth! It begins slowly and no one notices. But then before you know it you have reached the center of the chess board and things really begin to make an impact.

Nietzsche – the Overman and the Three Metamorphoses

The overman can only prevail when God (and the likes of him) is dead and when that age comes “which is to carry heroism into the pursuit of knowledge and wage wars for the sake of thoughts and their consequence” .

Exchange Siachen Madness for Mountain Peace

Glaciers can also be made secure by the use of common sense. It is for opinion-makers in India and Pakistan to tell their respective governments to stop ruining the future of our water supplies and our weather system.

The Worst Form of Banality

Even the ferocity of a European winter could not help me not breaking a cold sweat. 'Super-natural' or 'psychic-connections' or 'ethereal-linkings' or 'telepathic-bullshit'...I believe in none of them, at least until a month ago.

Psychology of Guerrilla War

Ironically, twentieth century that started with guerrilla warriors, followers of Lenin, promoting Communism, ended with Muslim guerrilla warriors, followers of Osama, attacking Communism

A Failed Romance

He was a swarthy, handsome lad with a respectable height, husky voice and a boyish, round face. His name was Mustafa and he was proud of it.

Connecting the Dots: From Oil Energy to Green Energy

The real question is not what if conspiracy theorists are right, the real question is why there are many holes, foul-ups and goof-ups in the 9/11 story

Romancing life with a cappuccino in hand!

Sometimes romancing life can be fun!

Dreaming/Nightmaring in a Perfectly 3+1 Dimensional World

I was born and raised in Tehsil 786, the only place in modern-day Pakistan that was never colonized by the ‘takers’ from Britain. I’m a cow, a living organism just as you are

Pedagogical Mockery and Plagiarism

The art of copy-pasting and compiling made its way in the education system through the student body. In order to stipulate effective anti-plagiarism policies, the authorities need to realize that there are other surging participants in the system that als

Pakistan vs. India, Third Test Jan 29 2006, Day 1 - Dispatch

Searing Pace, Scintillating Swing and a budding Pillar make for a great cricketing day

All Goods Foreign

Most of us have been fascinated by foreign stuff. Here is my love-hate story.

Teachers and the Impact they have on Students

Each student will not have the same potential. Each will be challenged in some way. It is up to me, as a teacher, to find the 'key' that unlocks each child’s ability to maximize his full potential and inspires him to learn.

Cosmetic Surgery

Karachi University Students must now wear black gowns while they’re inside the campus ...the decision was taken so that teachers could be distinguished from students, and not get beaten up during the occasional clashes between political groups.

A Pakistani Woman’s Voice

'I have decided to dedicate my writing to women,' says Tahira Naqvi very determinedly. Ms Naqvi is an acclaimed fiction writer, translator and professor who considers herself to be a ’feminist’ although she finds the word itself to be quite li

Bapsi Sidhwa: From The Pakistani Bride to Earth

Bapsi Sidhwa is one of Pakistan’s most prominent English fiction writers. In 1991, Bapsi Sidhwa was the recipient of Sitara-i-Imtiaz, Pakistan’s highest honor in arts bestowed upon a citizen.

Reality and Illusion

After passing the door, four times his head bumped into a wall and four times he turned left and passed another closed door. This happened again, and again, and again, and again. But with the unwavering resolve and confidence that he would find an open do

A Student Remembers a Great Teacher

As a university teacher of a popular seminar class, or as a key speaker in a teach-in, Edward Said had this ability to establish a connection with his audience.

Gujarat, Madrasas and Other Things

I thought I had only five identities

Islam in Crisis (part 1)

Problems with Universities in Pakistan

Who is the real culprit, the educated class or the mullah?

How Not to Reform Universities

By a stroke of some bureaucrat’s pen, the ’University of Malakand’ has now been deemed to exist

Why I Began Paper Making in Pakistan

greatest issue for true development in Pakistan

Joint Indo-Pak School History Textbook on the Web

A team of historians from South Asia will jointly write a history text suitable for middle and high school students.