Sharifovs in Wonderland
The Panama leaks have driven the Sharifs into a world of their own…one in which they can hear only their own voices and those of close aides who excel in…
Russian roulette
A THUMPING majority for Vladimir Putin in his fifth bid for the Russian presidency was a foregone conclusion, even though its size surprised even seasoned analysts. It’s a 10 per…
The science of progress
Many exciting developments in the fields of science and technology are rapidly transforming the landscape of those countries that are investing in research and development. Many of these innovations are…
The lost gems of Sindh: Part – II
My introduction to Wali Ram Vallabh was both personal and through his writing. He was the father of my friends Kamleshwar and Pushpa – both doctors in different fields, and…
Ukraine coal propped up by miners who fled Russian occupation
Ukraine’s energy sector is under attack. Kyiv power stations have been targeted by cruise missiles, the Kakhovka hydroelectric dam has been breached and the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant is under Russian…
The Ukraine war
A two-day incursion from Ukraine into Russia’s western borderlands could force the Kremlin to divert troops from front lines as Kyiv prepares a major counteroffensive, and deal Moscow a psychological…
Espionage for good
Espionage has been around since forever as one of the most effective means of gaining an advantage over rivals and competitors. It has been utilized throughout history – by kings,…
The vengeful
Arthur L Caplan, a professor of medical ethics at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, has been campaigning for a program of mass death. He has written, not one, but…
Putin’s goals
The last of the Ukrainian defenders in the port city of Mariupol surrendered at the Azovstal plant on Friday. The fact that at least half of them belong to the…
Freedom Fries 2.0
THERE’S no fever quite like war fever; when it rises, all becomes clear: it’s us vs them, black vs white, good vs evil, beef nihari vs tofu steaks. I’m sure you’ve gotten…
