Archive for May, 2008

Why Not Same-Sex Union?

Should Priesthood Be Exclusive?

Why Not Robo-wars?

“Our battle is more full of names than yours,
Our men more perfect in the use of arms,
Our armour all as strong, our cause the best;
Then reason will our hearts should be as good.
- Shakespeare in Henry IV.
“War is a biological necessity of the first importance, a regulative element in the life of mankind More….

Why Not Rate The Guru?

“Forbear to judge, for we are sinners all”. – Shakespeare in Henry VI.
“Judge not lest thou be judged”. – The Bible.

A teacher staunchly believed in the above dictums. So, when the time came for evaluating examination answer papers he adopted a very innovative method to avoid judging his students. He would More….

Why Pamper The Prodigal Rats?

Have you read the Prodigal Son story from the Bible or heard about rats jumping off a sinking ship? The title of today’s column is derived from the above. But, first the facts.
Indian diaspora is spread over many developed countries like America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the Gulf. It falls under two classes More….

Why Not Computerised Justice?

Why Not Privatise Education?

Why Gag Public Opinion?

Parents or Doormats?

Does Money Deliver Happiness?