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George Abraham
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Threats to U.S. Democracy: A Viewpoint
“In the United States today, an I.D. is required for almost everything we do; why not a nationwide voter I.D. law to uphold elections‘ integrity? If India can do it with 700 million voters, a […]
Perspective
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Perspective
India’s Election Commission: Murder of an Institution
E.C. has not taken any action on the complaints against the Prime Minister even after a month for violating the moral code by explicitly attacking a minority community in his campaign speeches. “The Indian Constitution […]
Perspective
Swimming against the current: How Suozzi won the special election
The media is dumbfounded at how Suozzi won in an increasingly red district. The answer is simple: follow policies and programs that make common sense and benefit the people, and you will have their vote. […]
Readers Write
Time for the Congress party to reach out and work together for a united front to save democracy and the nation
I salute the victory in Telangana while blaming overconfidence and infighting for the losses in the other three states! Telangana stands out as the shining light for the Congress party in the unfortunate defeats elsewhere […]
Perspective
Thanksgiving: A time of gratitude and shared concerns!
Let this Thanksgiving be a time of gratitude for peace and security and the great opportunities we have been blessed with until now. Let us also take a vow to strengthen the social fabric and […]
Perspective
It is time for the U.S. to impose a solution to the Middle East crisis
It is high time for the United States to intervene forcefully and guarantee the security of the state of Israel while assuring self-determination and sovereignty to the people of Palestine where they could live in […]
Perspective
Freedom is fragile unless fiercely defended!
“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, […]
As I See It
Hello!… Manipur is still burning! Is there anyone in charge?
“Despite widespread destruction and human loss of lives, India‘s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has kept a vow of silence until now while making several important state visits to various capitals around the world, including the […]
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Opinions
Rahul Gandhi: a profile of Courage
Courage has its complexities but has a certain level of power attached to it. Standing up for principles in today’s world is both challenging and often costly. But it can inspire a whole new generation […]
Opinions
Congress should be concerned about the increasing defections from its ranks
Congress Party could ill afford to dismiss the increasing defections of leaders from its ranks, and it is time long overdue for an introspection as to what exactly is causing these people to walk away […]
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Opinions
K-RAIL without a Silver lining!
If you are an NRI visitor like me who often takes a trip to Kerala, there will always be some surprises in store for you. Despite all that the doomsayers say, Kerala is on an […]
As I See It
Pegasus: The new Cyber Weapon for dismantling democracy
“There is little doubt that the use of Pegasus is an assault on the right to privacy everywhere and specifically an attack on the very fabric of Indian democracy. Undoubtedly, the Government is responsible for […]
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Comments of Readers
2021 is exiting and 2022 is about to enter. So, adieu to one, and welcome to the other. We all have had a mixed kind of experiences in 2021 and we may have our hopes […]
Perspective
The Afghanistan Tragedy: Will there be an end to endless wars?
“Many of these bureaucrats in Washington who are the true architects of these infamous wars have little in common with the folks who are sent to these godforsaken places to fight these unseen enemies. They […]
Perspective
Whose freedom are we celebrating this August 15?
What is happening to the soul of Indian democracy? ‘The basis for democracy is Liberty,’ said Aristotle. However, today, the Institutions that were built to safeguard that principle are under duress. Laws like UAPA were […]
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“In death, Fr. Stan Swamy’s voice is even stronger’ – Father Noby Ayyaneth
NEW YORK (TIP): “Living Stan was a nobleman, but the departed Stan is unstoppable and his voice on behalf of the poor and the downtrodden is even stronger and will resonate it throughout history,” said […]
Breaking News
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Tribute to Pranab Mukherjee: A man of independent mind and steely resolve
Tribute to Pranab Mukherjee: A man of independent mind and steely resolve By George Abraham George Abraham It was in the Fall of 2007; Smt. Sonia Gandhi led a delegation to the United […]
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‘God’s own country’ or not? NRIs and Tourists in the throes of Coronavirus crisis
By George Abraham The world has indeed taken notice of how well Kerala has handled the Coronavirus threat so far and widely applauded for steps the state has undertaken to mitigate the crisis. However, as […]