Despite some groundbreaking steps and initiatives, the UPA government hasn’t been able to showcase and cash in on its achievements The state is run both by politicians and bureaucrats. The question “who is more powerful of the two?” can always trigger an intense debate. Then what is the difference between the two? The difference is... Continue Reading →
A similar dramatic move to prove his commitment to secularism is awaited Rahul Gandhi’s dramatic appearance at a press conference and an open indictment of his party’s government on the issue of the ordinance aimed at saving corrupt leaders seems to have stirred the chord of whole nation. People may be raising many questions. But the... Continue Reading →
Why opinion polls suggesting a groundswell of support for Modi against Rahul Gandhi fail to present an accurate picture The corporate world, which hates words like ‘inclusive growth, subsidies, welfare schemes and economic disparity’etc., is surely behind Narendra Modi whose ‘growth model’ is more acceptable to them than the one being pushed by the Congress leader... Continue Reading →
When Muhammad (SAW) announced his status as the Prophet of God, slavery was, almost throughout the world, in its most abominable form. Slaves were treated much worse than animals; they were purchased and sold like cattle. Islam started eradication of slavery in a systematic manner. Several steps were taken: First came the lessons of kindness... Continue Reading →
With the fifth anniversary of 9/11, there will be the repetitions of calls to condemn Terrorism, and to do so unconditionally. But, why condemn terrorism unconditionally? Terrorism is bad but Tyranny is worse. As we will see below, the tyranny of the US, the UK and allies has been much more brutal than the terrorism... Continue Reading →
Hijab is surely one of the major social issues in discussion these days particularly in the West. Is this issue merely an indicator of the growing feelings of hatred against Muslims after 9/11? Is it merely because the Hijab is believed by many to have become a symbol of Islamic revivalism and assertion of Muslim... Continue Reading →
Dr Javed Jamil 