Nandigram Turmoil, Boiling the Nation

Left Front used a private army to recapture Nandigram in November 2007. 600 people were killed. The Muslim friendly, Kisan Friendly and Labourers friendly mask of Left is torn.

We the Silent Majority and the Muslim Fanatics

Why does Western media use the term ‘Islam, ‘Islamist’, ‘Muslim’ very often in the same sentence with words such as terror, terrorist, and fanatics?

Why should the West Monopolize and Hijack Philosophy?

The trouble with western books on philosophy is that they seldom cover Oriental philosophies.

The Lament Of Bengal's Luddites

SEZs (Special Economic Zones) in India are expected to generate 15-17 lakh new jobs in 5 years and attract around INR 2,50,000 crore and boost exports by 25 % in 10 years.

Fruits of Western Civilisation

The first psychiatrist he saw, at age 7, decided after a 20-minute visit that the boy was suffering from depression.

On Sexual Liberation, Extremism and Simple Hypocrisy

Mr. Ishtiaq Ahmed’s article Convoluted Hypocrisy and Extremism published in the Daily Times on May 30, is a curious read affording us a unique opportunity to see the capacity some people have to retain and propagate wrong and distorted ideas!

Muslims in Infidelistan: A Ready Reckoner

When you show up at the airport with your six inch beard, your plastic portable lota, and a prayer rug rolled up in your armpit, you invite quite a bit of unwanted attention. Your four wives, walking behind you, don’t help make your arrival any less

Cartoons -- Freedom or Ridicule?

Urban India -- The NRI Viewpoint

Perhaps this wave of westernization and erosion of culture and values is limited to a few, a solitary blond hair follicle in a jet black mane?

East and West

During the flight time, he told me his life, marriage, divorce, children and job ... as soon as the plane landed at Heathrow airport, he did not even say goodbye and never looked back!

Muslims and the Road to Perdition

In today’s globalized flat world, Muslims must harmonize themselves with other communities and reap the benefits of a changed world. Like the true deputies of God on earth, let’s make it a better place.

Why is the West so angry with Dr. Mahathir?

It looks as if the intrepid Mahathir, known for speaking his mind fearlessly, has disturbed a hornet’s nest in many a western capital.

What time is it? Marriage time

In comparing these two systems (East & West), many people point to India’s low divorce rate and therefore claim innate superiority. However, the analysis is inconclusive when taking into account the cultural stigma associated with marital termin

Start the Commotion

At around 4:20pm (Toronto time), on the 14th of August; Canada and the US experienced a black out. All hell broke loose as the traffic blocked the roads, caused by the dead traffic lights

Culture Jam

'Do women in your country wear veils?' an oft-repeated question like this I could even smell in the air before it could land on me.

Growing up Muslim

In a few months, the father was sure that his girls will become sexual beings, westernized and depraved