I wish such eventuality will not happen to anybody, but just imagine if somebody near and dear to us makes an attempt to commit suicide. What would be our ...
It pains me a lot to see reports like the recent one in which a 12-year old boy has been killed in an 'encounter'. Some readers may recall that last year an ...
The incident of Karimnagar district in which 11 people have been killed by people's war appears to be one of the goriest in the naxalite movement's history. It...
When I read newspaper reports about Musharraf and Vajpayee talking and Israel engaging PLO in discussions, I keep wondering why Andhra Pradesh government and...
Yes, a very good point. I fully agree with you that they should talk. And no point in debating as to who should take the initiative. I guess both parties ...
Some times one hears people remarking 'oh, we had enough of talk about rights. Let everybody go back to work now and bother about their duties rather than ...
<a href=http://www.rediff.com/news/2001/aug/01ap.htm target=new>http://www.rediff.com/news/2001/aug/01ap.htm</a><br>The above is a news item which says Andhra...
I think there will be grave repurcussions of the terrrorist attack on New York and Washington on the rest of the world. There will be more clamour for more ...
The incident is no doubt a horrible act deserving total condemnation. I do not know words strong enough to describe the horrendous nature of such attack on ...
hi EVRYONE namasthe..... what is this group about civil rights of andhra... hey hey we are highly corrupted ok and u need civil rights where the civilians are...
I take your point, my friend, corruption is a problem. But, I will be glad if members suggest what can be done to remedy the situation rather than merely ...
Today is police commemoration day in India. I join the rest of the people in remembering the police personnel on duty who have made supreme sacrifices in due ...
I am sure all defenders of human rights will agree that POTO should be opposed. But, I am not enamoured by the kind of groups and parties who are criticising...
Today i.e. tenth of december is the anniversary of Universal Declaration of Human Rights.It is a day for greater resolve to disseminate ideas on protection of...
There is no doubt that the attack on Parliament is most reprehensible and that the security forces acted efficiently and prevented the attackers from doing...
I have come across an interesting interview with K Balgopal in Andhra Prabha. Those of you who have iLeap (It can be downloaded free from the website of CDAC...
Kancha Ilaiah has written a book titled 'why i am not a hindu?'. I have made a review of the book.<br>Friends interested in reading it can see at<br><a...
Normally this question is avoided and is never answered in straight manner. Different responses are given, like : "Look, the state is the biggest terrorist" ...
I tend to agree broadly with the above observation, though I would say that the picture is not such a clear 'black and white' one. Firstly, there are many ...
I think the offer of talks by naxalites of the People's War is a very welcome step. It must be reciprocated with all seriousness. Of course we have no dearth ...
The American Coalition for Afghanistan (ACA, http://home.attbi.com/~ACAonline) is a new organization dedicated to ensuring long-term public and political...
There are several important questions on the Ram Janmabhumi-Babri Maszid issue which need to receive public attention. 1. Who has given the VHP the right to...
Harsh Mander has written a very poignant account of the state of Gandhi's home state at http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow.asp?art_id=4300883 There...
M Nagarjuna was an IAS officer with humane heart and genuine concern for the underdog. The news of his untimely death due to cancer has been received by his...
My association with Late Nagarujuna has only been less than an year. One particular instance of how effective he was as an administrator whihc I thought must...
Peace seems to be so near but so far! http://rediff.com/news/2002/may/08jafri.htm?mh PWG announces month-long ceasefire in AP Syed Amin Jafri in Hyderabad The...
Friends, I have come across a very thoughtful piece in EPW Commentary, June 1'02 titled Reflections on 'Gujarat Pradesh' of 'Hindu Rashtra'by K Balagopal. I...
I think it is necessary to examine who will gain if talks between the naxalites and the government fail. The biggest gainer will be the establishment lobby in...
New book sheds light on Ashcroftís tactics: THE FBI, EINSTEIN AND ëAN EROSION OF CIVIL LIBERTIESí "An Erosion of Civil Liberties" is what The New York Times...
It is rather disturbing to note that even Einstein was not spared in terms of intrusion into privacy by the state. But, how is it relevant to andhra pradesh? ...
