Have the people disappointed the President?

(Wed Oct 13th, 2010, by TOMAS COIMIN)

Barack Obama came into the spotlight like a tornado but instead of promising destruction he wafted through with hope and change and he did it with kindness, honesty and forthrightness plus he humbly asked for help with his mission. The...

Rahul Gandhi reflects future of India

(Tue Oct 12th, 2010, by pressbrief in)

It raised heckles from certain vested quarters but the manner in which most in the country have reacted to the Ayodhaya's verdict vindicates Rahul Gandhi's assertion in Silchar that infrastructure, education and technology are of prime...

Sonia Gandhi at Peoples Integration Council

(Tue Oct 12th, 2010, by pressbrief in)

The establishment of this Peoples Integration Council is most timely. Just two days ago, we recalled Gandhiji's supreme sacrifice and reaffirmed our resolve to follow steadfastly in his footsteps. We are here not just as public persona...

Need of the Hour is National Integration : Sonia Gandhi

(Tue Oct 12th, 2010, by pressbrief in)

In recent weeks, the formation of a popular government in Jammu and Kashmir has strengthened the forces of national integration. We now have a historic opportunity of restoring lasting peace to our people in Jammu and Kashmir. But let ...

OBAMA'S UPCOMING VISIT TO INDIA

(Mon Oct 11th, 2010, by K.R.SURENDRAN)

Impending visit of US President Barack Obama to India in November is pregnant with enthusiasm, expectations and also apprehensions by political leaders, international as well as national observers including activists, writers and inte...

The Leaky Boat Of American Political Class Corruption - Home and Away

(Sun Oct 10th, 2010, by Bruno Korschek)

I am constantly amazed at the amount of corruption that tends to follow our political class around, both on our domestic shores and overseas. Consider a story that appeared in the September 24, 2010 issue of The Week Magazine entitled,...

A Short History of Toxic Waste

(Sun Oct 10th, 2010, by Wendy Moyer)

Toxic waste, sometimes called "hazardous waste," is material that can cause injury and/or death to living creatures.Toxic waste is often material that has been discarded yet still poses long term risks to the environment and health. Be...

The Ten Commandments Were a Hopeless Failure: On Legalizing Marijuana in California

(Sat Oct 9th, 2010, by David Robert Ord)

Eyeing a potential $1.5 billion a year in tax revenue, the state of California will vote this fall on legalizing marijuana, a move that's a step toward recognition of the futility of legislating behavior that it's impossible to enforce...

Another Assault on Physicians

(Sat Oct 9th, 2010, by Sherry Krueger)

(September 23, 2010) Since the government is going to take more control of the healthcare system in the US (despite all their claims to the contrary), you're going to see more and more cost cutting measures in the delivery of healthcar...

Historical Political Quotes, Contemporary Political Crises

(Sat Oct 9th, 2010, by Bruno Korschek)

A little quiz on quotes relating to politics in America, try to figure out who said it and when they said it:1) In reference to why political parties have lost the confidence of the public: "Their machinery of intrigue, their shuffling...