Bollywood has caught the global imagination
Stephen Alter, who has taught creative writing at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the American University in Cairo, has authored several books, but this is the first time he has ventured into writing on Bollywood, and he is candid enough to admit that it was his American publishers idea.
The junta's diplomatic dance Myanmars senior generals must know the dance moves by heart. Four steps back, then two steps forward. Call it the junta jive.
STRIKE
Solidarity, sort of A strike may feel honorable, but it is simply what happens when two groups cant figure out how much ones labor is worth.
VIEWPOINT
Cleaning our railways The recently concluded deliberations of the World Toilet Organisation (WTO) in New Delhi failed to attract the attention of the Indian Railways, which is booming with surplus funds, in improving human waste management in passenger trains.
Witness to change... A man looks at a gold coloured statue of Communist leader Mao Zedong in Harbin, China, on Monday. The
statue, erected in 1968, was removed and buried in 1978. In 2003 it was dug up, restored, painted and re-erected in its original location, where it now overlooks a modern square surrounded by a home furnishing market.AP
Will the political turmoil in Pakistan make democracy a distant dream for the people of that nation? How will it impact the peace process and India’s own security? Deccan Herald had invited its readers to send their opinions. Readers assert that democracy cannot prevail in Pakistan when the military is in rule and India will have to step up its security to brave the repercussions. A few optimists however predict that Pakistan will stabilise and India need not fear.
