Facing a million mutinies Pakistan, which has turned 60, is still unstable and undemocratic. Unsure about what to hope for, the dominant mood in the country is pessimism and cynicism, writes M B Naqvi.
No longer a basket case Though Bangladesh has lagged far behind in consolidating democracy, it has made tremendous progress on the economic front, writes Hassan Shahriar.
No escape from balancing act In the years following independence, India had to rely for over two decades on western assistance to meet the costs of import of food because of shortages in financial resources and foreign exchange, says ex-diplomat G Parthasarathy.
READERS SAY We had invited our readers to share with us their views on any one single achievement they are proud of since the countrys liberation from British rule. Here is what some of them have to say.
OTHER STORIES
Sonia backs Manmohan on N-deal Ms Gandhi stood like a rock behind Dr Singh saying that agreement achieved through tough negotiations fulfiled all the assurances repeatedly given by him in Parliament.
In this photograph taken on September 22, 1947, Mahatma Gandhi visits Muslim refugees at Purana Qila in New Delhi, as they prepare to depart for Pakistan.
India’s nuclear deal with the United States has generated a lot of heat and dust.
Who is the principal beneficiary of this “historic” deal -- India or the US?
We invite our readers to give their opinion in about 100 words. Responses may be sent to Deccan Herald, No 75, M G Road, Bangalore - 560001 or e-mail: editordh@deccanherald.co.in latest by 2 pm on Saturday.
A selection of responses will be published in Sunday’s edition.
