Kashmir is one of the most beautiful places on Earth. The Mughals, who once ruled the Indian Subcontinent, called it a ‘Paradise on Earth’. Throughout its colourful history, it has played host to a vast array of cultures and religions, coupled with a scenery like no other. However, in more recent history, Kashmir has been…
Month: June 2015
Is Julian Castro a potential running mate for Clinton?
Recently, some media outlets have entertained the prospect of Julian Castro, former mayor of San Antonio, becoming Hillary Clinton’s running mate. Despite being relatively inexperienced, I think it’s no surprise to see that he’s being seen a contender to join Clinton in what some would find a formidable ticket. In fact, you need only look at…
A day to remember.
As I write this, the Supreme Court in America has voted in favour of its constitution guaranteeing a right to same-sex marriage by 5 votes to 4. Gay marriage in the USA is now legal nationwide. In the last decade, attitudes towards homosexuality have reversed dramatically, with around 60% of people supporting gay marriage in the…
The plight of Raif Badawi.
Note- This is article is a bit of a tirade, if anything. Three years ago, a man by the name of Raif Badawi was arrested on a charge of insulting Islam through electronic channels. The reason I revisit this old case is that despite international outcry, the decision for his punishment to be carried out…
Qualms with the Electoral College
When I see how elections in America take place I cannot help but feel that there are fundamental flaws in how they are conducted. The Electoral College is undemocratic By definition and definition alone, Democracy is a system in which power is given to the people. However, looking at America, a self proclaimed democratic nation,…
Are the Bush Brothers too alike?
The surname ‘Bush’ evokes a lot of mixed emotion, let alone the name of Jeb Bush, a man who will tout himself as the Republican Presidential Candidate for 2016 next monday. So, will we expect the same old thing on the off chance he reaches the White House next year? He learnt from ‘his brother’s success protecting…
The rise of Sanders and the fall of Clinton. Is an upset on the cards?
As of late, the Clinton campaign has begun to slow down. In a recent Washington Post/ABC poll, 52 percent say she’s not honest and trustworthy, compared with 41 percent who think she is. This, coupled with the meteoric rise of Bernie Sanders, an Independent Senator from Vermont, has got many thinking that perhaps the Clinton hegemony…
Pertinent Problems 