Politics
Israel stands alone as Iran charms the West
An attack on Iran by Israel, in face of resolute US opposition, is as probable as an Israeli settlement on the moon
By Uri Avnery
BINJAMIN...
The General in his labyrinth
Gen VK Singh is all politics; even his body language says so. His utterances since he left the Army speak volumes of affairs between the government...
Dubai eyes another first–Capital of Islamic economy
EMIRATE SETS 3-YEAR TARGET TO BECOME THE CENTRE OF FAST GROWING GLOBAL ISLAMIC FINANCE MARKET
October, 5, 2013
DUBAI–After establishing itself as the virtual business and...
Unified GCC work contract for housemaids soon
RIGHTS OF EMPLOYERS, EMPLOYEES TO BE PROTECTED
JEDDAH — The GCC has decided to introduce a joint work contract for housemaids next year. The bloc’s...
Singing soulful ghazals to a gunner
All three shared loves of the subcontinent–Ghazals, Urdu and cricket—stand defeated. All we exchange these days are belligerent backpackers, dreaded demarches, and heated TV...