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Murder Of Shahid Azmi, Assault On The Heart Of The Indian Democracy

by Mirza Akhtar Beg

Shahid Azmi, the defense attorney’s murder is more detrimental to the Indian democracy than many other terribly egregious murders that are in themselves the bane of Indian democracy and civil society.Indians owe a great debt of gratitude to these brave citizens, journalists and lawyers, the conscience keepers of the Indian democracy.

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Earthquake In Haiti

by Mirza Akhtar Beg

Earthquake in Haiti
Tens of thousands dead
Perished without warning
Silencing thoughts and feeling
Mourned by dazed family and friends

A Hope for the Year 2010

by Mirza Akhtar Beg

Though the first nine years of this century have been a continuation of the conflicts rooted in the mind set of the bloody 20th century, but the voices of reason and peace appear to be resurgent in all countries, especially in the United Sates. For those who choose a better tomorrow, not only for themselves, but for all, this is the time for a momentous change. It is a time to raise our voice against the voices of hate within our own countries, societies and religions to usher the hoped for new millennium.

Civil Revolution May Usher A Constitutional Democracy In Pakistan

by Mirza Akhtar Beg

Mirza Akhtar Beg argues that Pakistan appears to be on the verge of emerging as a functioning Constitutional Democracy, with primacy of laws and constitution that has eluded Pakistan for 61 years of its checkered history.

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A Wish For The Year 2009

by Mirza Akhtar Beg

Looking back at 2008 we find it was a year full of wars, attacks and crises. Lets hope that coming years will be better for the world.

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Mumbai Carnage, Wish It Was The Last Horror!

by Mirza Akhtar Beg

The only effective way to remove the cancer of terrorism is to leave the hubris of the 20th century behind, ushering a new peaceful and just millennium by adhering to the International Charter of Human Rights and strengthening the United Nations.

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Barack Obama Wins

by Mirza Akhtar Beg

Senator Barack Obama elected as the 44th President of United States of America defeating Senator John McCain. Obama will be the first African-American President of USA.

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Delhi Blasts, Time To Go Beyond Condemnations

by Mirza Akhtar Beg

The Indian government needs to move beyond the generic condemnation of terrorist attacks.

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Need For Equitable Representation Of Minorities In The Administration Of Indian Government

by Mirza Akhtar Beg

Indian Muslims need equitable representation for us to call India a truly successful democracy

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The Passing Of Nirmala Deshpande

by Mirza Akhtar Beg

Remembering Nirmala Deshpande on her passing away.

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