Corruption has become a major of issue of concern for a good number of Indians in last few years. The major scandals of recent past has shaken the ordinary people. But are we, as citizens, serious to confront this menance once for all ? This needs to be understand with an open mind.
Those who bel

The Mullah and the torch-bearer
Hail from the same stock;
They give light to others,
And themselves are in the dark.
(Bulleh Shah, Sufi, revolutionary and poet)
The shrill opposition of many 'Muslims' to the French ban on the face veil has only reinforced my conviction that a thorough reform, i

Salman Taseer
Pierced
To death
By bullets,
Heaven is dark.
The wind carries his voice to the helpless.
Pierced
To pain
By his death,
Heaven is grieved.
The fight is on; more will die for freedom.

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The current problems in Libya and Ivory Coast are complex and clearly the opposition has different aspirations. After all, both sides are involved in a bloody conflict and the use of violence is being used by each faction in these divided nations. Therefore, it appears that the “new democratic war

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