Can Obama Jobs Plan Reduce Poverty in America?
America is fast emerging as a new poor country, as poverty here has been increasing at an alarming rate. According to U.S. Census Bureau data released Tuesday, September 13, 2011,…
OneVoice for Palestinian Statehood Bid at the UN
OneVoice Palestine’s youth activists unveiled their ambitious online and on the ground campaign on Thursday in support of the fast-approaching Palestinian bid for statehood at the United Nations. OneVoice Palestine…
Is it a Victory or Defeat for Anna Hazare?
The 74-year-old Anna Hazare, India’s rising anti-corruption star, ended his fast Sunday morning after 12 days of a high-voltage drama that can beat even a Hollywood thriller. By Rakesh Raman…
Anna Ji, Don’t Break Your Fast against Corruption
Anna Ji, First I thought to ask you: How are you? But then stopped myself quickly, thinking it will be foolish on my part to ask about your wellbeing after…
Why You Must Not Compare Anna Hazare with Gandhi
Ramlila Maidan in the Indian capital New Delhi is used to hold the annual mythological show Ramlila (based on the epic Ramayana) in which God Rama vanquishes the ten-headed villain…
Is it the Death of Democracy in India?
The ultimate paradox: India is a democratic country, but common Indians can’t live democratically. The Congress-led ruling party in India is all set to give a new definition to democracy.…