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Farrukh Dhondy
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In his words: "I am just a professional writer, which means I don't do blogs and try and get money for whatever I write."
    Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg speaks during preparation for the Facebook Communities Summit, in Chicago. Zuckerberg embarked on a rare media mini-blitz, in the wake of a privacy scandal involving a Trump-connected data-mining firm. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)Opinion
    Can Facebook really twist your vote?

    The effect the Channel 4 exposure will have on companies such as Cambridge Analytica is yet to be seen.

    24 March 2018 12:07 AM IST

    Stephen Hawking passes away at 76 (Photo: AFP)Opinion
    Should fear muzzle expression?

    In India, an offence to a religion is taken as provocation and can be subject to banning books and to legal proceedings.

    17 March 2018 1:40 AM IST

    While private vehicles are increasing, there has been a sharp decrease in the use of public transport which is resulting in traffic issues in the major cities.Opinion
    Try new ways to rein in unruly traffic

    Abolish all traffic policemen and confine our police force to solving crimes and fighting corruption.

    10 March 2018 4:56 AM IST

    Satyapal SinghOpinion
    How to teach science: Not just granny's tales

    Singh's invitation to the celebration of a national science day is the ironic reversal of the Galileo indictment.

    3 March 2018 1:59 AM IST

    A 2014 report estimated that 18 per cent all European ISIS members were female and the total number is now believed to be more than 550. (Photo: AP)Opinion
    Jihadi Beatles': What to do?

    It is estimated that 800 British men left to join ISIS and of these 400 have perhaps returned to Britain using their...

    24 Feb 2018 12:51 AM IST

    The victims of these paedophiles were referred to as prostitutes and even by some idiots as sex workers .Opinion
    Of unappealing segments of eternal night

    The initial responses to this universal scandal were in some cases disingenuous and disgusting.

    17 Feb 2018 3:50 AM IST

    Ingvar Kamprad, founder of Swedish multinational furniture retailer IKEA. (Photo: AP)Opinion
    A shopping jaunt like none other

    For instance, say you are in IKEA to pick up a double bed and a matching mattress.

    10 Feb 2018 3:16 AM IST

    British Prime Minister Theresa May Theresa May speaks during a media conference at an EU summit in Brussels. (Photo: AP)Opinion
    How some schools in Britain are busy radicalising young minds

    The attack against Ms Lall and Mr Qawi was led by five Muslim councillors, the elected local government officials of...

    3 Feb 2018 12:37 AM IST

    British Prime Minister Theresa May Theresa May speaks during a media conference at an EU summit in Brussels. (Photo: AP)Opinion
    Powerplay and clubs of sleaze

    Women MPs are seeking ways to ban such institutions and events through law.

    27 Jan 2018 4:37 AM IST

    A still from Padmaavat.Opinion
    No shades of grey in Hindi films

    Today, one should not be surprised, however, if a Hindutva-inspired film portrays a Muslim or Mughal Indian as an...

    20 Jan 2018 12:42 AM IST

    British Prime Minister Theresa May arrives for an EU summit at the Europa building in Brussels on Thursday, June 22, 2017. (Photo: AP)Opinion
    Tories' divide drove May's rejig, with some UK Asians gaining

    Labour reformed education and health provision for all and there was born an optimism that the rigidities of class would...

    13 Jan 2018 12:37 AM IST

    Shashi TharoorOpinion
    What must we treat as history?

    The latest and absolutely necessary historical endeavour is the one to which Mr Tharoor has contributed.

    6 Jan 2018 12:13 AM IST

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