Khan's party, the PTI, gains momentum. The ex-cricket ace turned politician has spent 15 years on the campaign trail. Is this his time?
Showing posts with label India. Show all posts
Showing posts with label India. Show all posts
India: Political dynasties reign supreme
Although not the sole preserve of the Subcontinent, political dynasties thwart genuine meritocratic advance.
Iran: Whatever happened to the Zoroastrians?
Once the Persian state religion, but what of Zoroastrianism now in the world's most powerful Shia-dominated country?
Tibet: Independent or not?
Emotions run high as 6,000 Tibetan exiles walk on soil transported into India by a Tibetan artist. But was Tibet ever a sovereign state?
World Politics: Should reparations be paid for colonialism?
Some UK-based Africans and Indians believe they rightfully profit from Britain in payment for prior 'rapes' of their countries. Is that right?
Australia: How can relations with India improve?
Soured relations with 4th biggest export market, as over 100 Indians are allegedly killed or injured in Australia last year.
France: Bankrupt without Africa or Germany?
Subsidies at home, support from the Germans, and reaping the benefits of historic foreign escapades. Is France broke?
Angola: the sprint star starts to acquire abroad
The world's fastest growing economy 2001 – 2010 is now coming of age.
China: proving that it can still invent
Putting paid to suggestions that all education in China thwarts innovation by stifling creative thought and enforcing regimentation.
Afghanistan: hand of friendship reaches out beyond Pakistan
As Karzai signs strategic pact with India, did Burhanuddin Rabbani's assassination create a chasm between Afghanistan and Pakistan?
Britain: with the most pro-growth government in history
So says William Hague at the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester. But how fast could the UK grow?
Britain: failing to teach the English the history of England
An unfashionable pursuit gets ignored. How can society integrate without an understanding of how England evolved?
Russia: a country of Tsars
Vladimir Putin looks set to be in charge until 2024, but his hold on power could extend way beyond then.
Zambia: should China worry about Sata's victory?
Sentiment turns against Chinese investment in Africa as others vie for influence.
World: how useful is English really?
It's the "World language", they say. But if that's the case, why are so many people learning Mandarin these days?
World: which country will call the 21st Century theirs?
Two vie, but only one is likely to achieve this accolade.
Africa: the next property hot-spot?
As the Chinese property bubble looks set to pop, Australian and US house prices continue to decline. Investors eye the Sub-Sahara.
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