MILITANTS in northwestern Pakistan executed 13 people, including six members of the security forces, in apparent retaliation for a crackdown on their stronghold, an official and residents said. The Swat valley in the North West Frontier Province was the scene of a fierce battle between the security forces and followers of a radical Muslim cleric […]
When twisted logic becomes tool for legitimate cause
I am really perplexed why on earth that everything happening in our surroundings always majority rules. When Jesus of Nazareth was sentenced, majority of the people at that time rules in favor of crucifixion and the Romans nailed Jesus on the cross. The minority were overwhelmed by the great number of people chanting and heckling […]
Short story: A visit to Kandahar
I was in Kabul when a friend invited me to Kandahar, a southern Afghanistan province and former stronghold of Taliban, to join a mushaira, a gathering of poets and intellectuals. I accepted his invitation because I, too, wanted to appreciate their good activities in that restive province. It was my long-awaited wish to visit the […]
An Overview of Racism in The United States
The cold reality of "racism" in America is that the foundation of the country happened to be built on bloodshed, racism, and inequality. It’s just a dangerously continuous escalation of certain events and actions in history that’s causing the populace of the United States to be "racist." "Racism" as we call it has been in […]
Assessing Renewed Interest in The Horror Movie Genre
Interest in horror movies is a very interesting thing as it can either go up or down depending on the times and how good the story is. Back in the past, the horror movies had some sort of bloodthirsty and/or flesh hungry monster stalking a forest, old house, mansion, or so forth. But when you […]
The Waning Image of the Indian Soldier
Many years ago, I began my working life with the Indian Air Force. At that time, the armed forces were the pride of the nation and people looked upon servicemen with a rare respect and honor. It was the dream of many young mean to be part of the Armed Forces as officers or as […]