Ras Siddiqui
Its Not About Gender or Race Anymore Dec 31, 1969
America has certainly (and finally) come a long way to witness and participate in an election which will choose between a black man and a woman to run for President.
OPEN Silicon Valley Holds Fourth Annual Forum Dec 31, 1969
This full day affair incorporated three keynote speeches, four panels and workshops and approximately three hundred people in attendance.
Meeting Poet Ahmad Faraz Dec 31, 1969
What do you say when you meet what many consider the greatest living poetic craftsman of the Urdu language today? When you meet Poet Ahmad Faraz, you can pretty much say whatever you want.
“A Mighty Heart” is a Mighty Sad Movie Dec 31, 1969
It is the story of Mariane Pearl, one vulnerable, pregnant and devoted wife who is caught up in the search for her loving husband Daniel
The Reluctant Fundamentalist by Mohsin Hamid Dec 31, 1969
Mohsin Hamid describes his work as “half a conversation.” “I do half the work and the reader does the other half”
The Gap: Can the USA and Islam Bridge It? Dec 31, 1969
“American Muslims have become too full of themselves,” said Dr. Khan at a discussion in California. He attributed this to the tolerance of Americans and added that if a 9/11 type event happened in India, thousands of Muslims would have been sl
The Cry of “Your Honour” is Now Silent Dec 31, 1969
Mohammad Ali, Pakistan's superstar, is no more. He married the darling of the Pakistani Film Industry Zeba giving birth to Ali-Zeb films
Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World Dec 31, 1969
A concerned Brooks confides in his wife that he did once visit an Al Qaeda website for just 5 minutes and that maybe the letter from the US State Department had something to do with that
A Muslim Pope? Dec 31, 1969
Many myths about Jinnah have been created for the people of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan by local spin doctors. They emphasize on Jinnah’s “Jihadic” efforts to win their country for them
Earthquake and New Tears for a Paradise Lost Dec 31, 1969
Any immigrant’s distance dilemma is rejuvenated by sudden reminders and the weight of memories of a home that no longer exists. And sometimes like being in an earthquake, one is jolted into thinking back and to shed new tears for one’s peopl
Music: Infiniti Dec 31, 1969
Junooni is Born
Husain Haqqani calls for Pakistan’s Acceptance of Global Realities Dec 31, 1969
From the interview with the author of Pakistan: Between Mosque and Military
A Taste of Lahore Dec 31, 1969
Since lunch in Delhi was a big affair, the officially forced frugality at weddings in Pakistan was quite welcome, as bowls of chicken corn soup was all that was served. Good soup though!
Deliciously Delhi Dec 31, 1969
Food and history are something that both Delhi and Lahore have in common.
Meeting Sattar Edhi Dec 31, 1969
No visitor to Karachi can ignore the presence of the Abdul Sattar Edhi and his wife Bilquis and their work on behalf of Pakistan’s poor.
Benazir Bhutto Visits the Bay Area Dec 31, 1969
One does not have to agree with her political viewpoint. But it would be extremely unwise to ignore her in the Pakistan context.
The NCM-AI Poll and Us Dec 31, 1969
Pakistani-Americans reported “significantly higher” levels of discrimination in America since September 11, 2001 than both Arab and Iranian-Americans
Muslims Meet the FBI Dec 31, 1969
A mutual outreach effort is underway across this country as American Muslim leaders and officials of the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) have been getting together to address not only the concerns of one party but also the expectations of the other
HDF Scores a Century in Santa Clara Dec 31, 1969
Report on a fundraiser
Karachi Kamera in San Francisco Dec 31, 1969
“What is Karachi?” some of the replies heard were 1) “Karachi is something you smoke.” 2) “It’s a cheese.” ...
OPEN’s New Beginnings Dec 31, 1969
He said, “If somebody tells you that it can’t be done, prove them wrong.”
TiEcon 2004 Certainly One Step Ahead Dec 31, 1969
Coverage of TIE Conference 2004
Interfaith Meeting Discusses “ISAAC OR ISHMAEL?” Dec 31, 1969
event coverage
Khamosh Pani Breaks a Long Silence Dec 31, 1969
“Khamosh Pani” (Silent Waters) is a unique Punjabi movie that is slowly making ripples in the cinematic world.
Music: Controversy Dec 31, 1969
Track 11 “Give it Up” is somewhat juvenile.... It will certainly get this CD banned in Pakistan.
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Remembered Dec 31, 1969
Was he a Saint or Sinner or a bit of both?
UC Berkley’s 19th South Asia Conference Dec 31, 1969
The selective nature here becomes all the more important because out of all South Asian countries, it was certainly Pakistan that happened to be the “flavor of the week” in the American news media complete with several stories on nuclear prol
Pakistan as a Frontline State in the Terror War Dec 31, 1969
A group of students at the City College of San Francisco probably got more than they bargained for as its instructor Professor Javaid Sayed made it a Pakistan Night of sorts for his 'United Nations Class' nearing the end of its semester.
The Children of Abraham Share a Unique Heritage Dec 31, 1969
A few people in Lodi, California led by Randy Rosa’ decided that instead of honoring separately a figure that all three of them revere, their reverence should instead be converted and used as a tool for creating inter-religious peace and community h
Kashmir from the Left Dec 31, 1969
Challenge yourself to dream a little -- The recent verbal pugilism by India and Pakistan at the United Nations reminded this reporter of a “Discussion Forum on Kashmir” held in San Francisco at the end of last month.
Barriers: A Review Dec 31, 1969
It is about five individuals (four from the Abbas family and Roger) who are trying to deal either directly or indirectly with the fallout of 9-11
Ghalib In California Dec 31, 1969
To those of us who still retain the ability to “feel in Urdu” while writing exclusively in English, a Bazm gathering sometimes becomes a “must try to attend” part of our social calendar
TiECon 2003: The Year of the Huddle Dec 31, 1969
a symbolic Football “Huddle” which may very well become a part of Hi-Tech Management style from now on.
Book: From South Asia to North America Dec 31, 1969
Born on an April day during the year 1915 in the Old City of Delhi to the second wife of his father, the author grew up in a house off a street called Gully, Masjid Kalay Khan.
In Search of Peace and Flowers Dec 31, 1969
personal perspective on the January rally
Columbia Dec 31, 1969
Columbia is no more
Snakes And Ladders Dec 31, 1969
Islam is a religion and not a profession. Terrorism on the other hand...
OPEN (Silicon Valley) Holds Seminar Dec 31, 1969
This was an “All-American” business gathering, with a Pakistani-Indian twist
Husain Haqqani at UC Berkeley Dec 31, 1969
Pakistan has to revisit its relationship with India
Sir Syed Day in Northern Calfornia Dec 31, 1969
Event Coverage
Northern California Premiere of 'The Long Night' Dec 31, 1969
A group of people called the “3rd I” are making a sincere effort to promote what they call South Asian Underground Cinema.
Worldwide India-Pakistan peace movement begins? Dec 31, 1969
It is time for Indians and Pakistanis worldwide to re-humanize their enemies
TieCon 2002: Innovating for Success Dec 31, 1969
what divides us today can be bridged via the path of free enterprise
DIL’s Caravan of Hope Dec 31, 1969
DIL has already changed the lives of over 8000 underprivileged children
Deja Vu Dec 31, 1969
General Musharraf should be open and honest
Lessons From the Pearl Murder Dec 31, 1969
He was dealing with some very dangerous criminals who have used the masquerade of religion for too long
India, Pakistan and America’s Mixed Signals Dec 31, 1969
War is the last thing that we need there
Benazir Bhutto in Sacramento Dec 31, 1969
the terrorist’s greatest fear is the spread of information, social equality and democracy
Afghanistan Reflections Dec 31, 1969
big mistakes were made
TiECon 2001 Dec 31, 1969
Inside the recent TIE conference
The Indo-Pak Summit, Kashmir and the Taj Mahal Dec 31, 1969
One cannot expect a solution from just one summit on the complex Kashmir problem ...
Goodbye, Allah Rakhi Dec 31, 1969
“Thank you” one last time
Give Peace a Chance in Kashmir Dec 31, 1969
...it is possible that an “adequate” solution for the Kashmir problem may already have been found.
Desi Fate Dec 31, 1969
Why is it that all Indians are so smart and well behaved?
Desi Olympics 2000 Dec 31, 1969
1.3 billion people, 2 bronze medals
Computers for Pakistan Dec 31, 1969
Hidaya Celebrates Independence Day
Shahnaz Begum and Memories Dec 31, 1969
memories of a less complex time
TIEcon 2000 Generates Hope Dec 31, 1969
Entrepreneurship in the 21st. Century
Book: MOTH SMOKE Dec 31, 1969
One of the finest novels ever written on the other Pakistan
Let us Not be Foolish Dec 31, 1969
Mistakes, misunderstandings and downright hate have led us too long in India-Pakistan relations...
Movie: Earth Dec 31, 1969
The question now is as Kashmir bleeds between us, who is ready to listen?
Kabul Dec 31, 1969
there is a silence over Kabul
Movie: My Son the Fanatic Dec 31, 1969
A look at Hanif Kureishi`s latest screenplay
Why Not This One? Dec 31, 1969
Of Sharifs, Bhuttos, missiles and carrots.
Heat Wave Dec 31, 1969
Of a people used to scorching summer winds
Bangladesh Memories Dec 31, 1969
And all the bridges we hoped to build between us still nowhere
Madame Noor Jehan and Urdu’s Best Song Ever Dec 31, 1969
A tribute to the Malikah-e-Tarannum.
Is Impeachment Realistic Dec 31, 1969
Scandal and sex are easier to start than explain. Just ask the President.
A Beggar From Karachi Dec 31, 1969
And the loss has now reached the healer Hakim
Lata Mangeshkar & Noor Jahan Chalte Chalte Dec 31, 1969
The nightingale of India and the other great voice of the sub-continent.
Mir Dec 31, 1969
Another avenue of hope left them with much unsaid.
Listen South Asia Dec 31, 1969
A poem of protest
Nuclear South Asia: An Explanation to America Dec 31, 1969
The US and the rest of the world needs to help in the resolution of this issue because if we don’t address it now we will all hear about it later.
Blasphemy Dec 31, 1969
One helpless Bishop with a gun in his hand...
Crying Buddha Dec 31, 1969
Three tears fell to wet the Indian desert on
This grim and horrifying day in May as ...
Saint Or Sinner? Dec 31, 1969
To the memory of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto. A controversy that continues.
Kashmir Dec 31, 1969
Let Kashmir speak, world don’t turn away
Its not just mist that we see in her eyes
Super Bowl XXXII Dec 31, 1969
...It [American Football] may appear to not have the finesse of Cricket or the dexterity of Field Hockey. But ...
Swinging Cradles Dec 31, 1969
This poem is dedicated to Bilquis Edhi and Karachi’s Khazana-I-Atfal (Babies Nest)...
The Pakistani Connection: An Opinion Dec 31, 1969
Pakistani media watchers have to be concerned today because people and the newspapers in this country have recently started mentioning Iraq and Pakistan in the same breath.
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