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Army Still Up To Mischief In Pakistan

But it is less adventurous.It seems, at last, that in its eighth decade, Pakistan has settled into being a parliamentary democracy just like Bangladesh has and like we have always been, observes......

Boris Johnson is not the real villain of Brexit

'It is never a good idea to let the broad population determine policy that is the domain of experts and specialists,' notes Aakar Patel. IMAGE: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson at a Hindu......

What we need for India to become truly great

Unless Indians learn to speak freely and fearlessly, 'true greatness will elude this nation, no matter how brilliant the individual at the helm may be,' says Aakar Patel.Illustration: Dominic......

Hinduphobia: Intolerance, racial and religious

'I do hope the Patel family sues the hell out of the state of Alabama, and I hope the Hindu American Foundation and other community organisations are helping with legal aid and monetary support.'......

Greece asks for bailout extension as clock ticks down

The proposals appeared so far apart that success seemed higly unlikely A drop of water is seen on a Greek 20-drachma coin depicting ancient Athenian politician and general Pericles. Photograph:......

Greece in troubled waters despite EU aid

The language was reminiscent of the start of the sub-prime mortgage problems. The problem is "small" and "contained". Despite the "solution" announced by the European Union, the problems of Greece......

Drive the Xceptional BMW!

Athens. To me, it always was a city that surrounded a crumbling mansion atop a hill. And guess what, I was right all along. What I didn't know was that the capital of Greece which houses 40 per......

Xerox become an Olympic Games sponsor in..?

Olympic GamesXerox became an Olympic Games sponsor in..? The first Olympic Games were dedicated to the Olympian gods and were staged on the ancient plains of Olympia, famous for its magnificent......

Is he the greatest Marathoner of all time?

Eliud Kipchoge's story is unusual because when he came into competitive running it was not in the marathon.Fortunately for himself and the rest of us, he then turned to the marathon.Aakar Patel......

Nadal and Djokovic head French Open cast as Federer returns

Novak Djokovic arrives on the cusp of becoming the first man in the professional era to twice hold all four Grand Slam titles simultaneously IMAGE: Novak Djokovic. Photograph: Roland Garros......

Top men's contenders at 2019 French Open

The French Open begins on Sunday. Here are eight men to watch on the Roland Garros clay.RAFAEL NADAL (Spain) The Mallorcan’s domination at Roland Garros since debuting in his sleeveless top......

Rio Olympics: Move over Leonidas, here comes Michael Phelps

IMAGE: Michael Phelps of the USA reacts. Photograph: Michael Dalder/Reuters Leonidas of Rhodes would recognise a kindred spirit in Michael Phelps of Baltimore. After 2,160 years of history, give......

Golden girl Patterson enjoys whirlwind year

For eight years, Carly Patterson used to run home from gym practice with only one thing in mind -- to watch a recording of "The Magnificent Seven".After spending hours honing her gravity defying......

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