Saturday, September 30, 2006

The World Is Not Flat : outlookindia.com

The World Is Not Flat : outlookindia.com: "Pakistan is home to 14 million Pashtoons and draws more than a fifth of its army from among them. It can't afford to become part of a generalised onslaught upon them. It is the failure of the US and NATO to eliminate the Taliban and pacify Afghanistan that has forced Musharraf to back off from the campaign against the Taliban and opt for a policy of containment. Besides, relying on the Pathan code of honour to make the chiefs live up to their part of the bargain is a far safer bet than using guns and bombs against them. It has worked in southern Waziristan. It could work in the north too."

Friday, September 29, 2006

BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Where old aeroplanes go to die

BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Where old aeroplanes go to die: "So both major manufacturers are clearly concerned about this issue. Each is drawing up a code of good practice and maybe environmental legislators will reward their efforts. And, after all those years of service, surely those jumbos deserve a decent end."

Tuesday, September 12, 2006

IndianExpress.com :: ‘India is too modest about how it can play a global role as the world’s largest democracy’

IndianExpress.com :: ‘India is too modest about how it can play a global role as the world’s largest democracy’

'Amendments to nuke deal no serious challenge'

'Amendments to nuke deal no serious challenge': "Einhorn brushed aside the notion that potential investors in India are going to be scared away by the tough language of the Bill.

'No I don't think so. The investors are hard-headed people. They know the difference between statements and policy and tough restrictions...,' he said.

In an apparent reference to India's agreement with the IAEA and the consensus that is to be obtained at the Nuclear Suppliers Group, Einhorn said there were indeed other elements of the deal that will have to fall in place before the accord fully fructifies."