Jan 1, 2008 Portland Edition Vol. 4 No. 1 Events   There are 15 upcoming events listed in our Portland calendar. Click here for calendar. In Quotes “His place is in Tamil Nadu, not Malaysia. He should worry about his own state. His own state has got problems...This has got nothing to do with him...lay off!” -Nazri Aziz, Malaysian minister, responding to TN Chief Minister Karunanidhi's expression of anguish at reports of harsh suppression of protests by Tamils in Malaysia. "I don't want to get into a tit-for-tat. It is my duty to defend Tamils. If there is a punishment for doing your duty, I am prepared to accept it." -Chief Minister Karunanidhi, responding to Mr. Aziz's remarks quoted above. The Tragedy of Benazir Bhutto The late ex-prime minister of Pakistan was a great symbol of democracy, says Mahir Ali -- but in 1987, not 2007. By then, the numerous compromises and deals had reduced her to the level of just another politician. More... Imagine a Real Campaign As one of the candidates said, US trade policy could be summarized in one sentence: Borrow from the Chinese to buy from the Saudis. There is plenty of money to be found, if only we wanted to open our eyes, says Dave Lindorff. More... Naxalism: Manmohan's biggest challenge India's next great military challenge is not from its northern borders with China and Pakistan; it is from the great internal belt that spans from Bengal to Andhra, from Orissa to Maharashtra. This is where India's aboriginals, adivasis, live. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh recognizes that this is a huge problem. But his solution seems to be completely military -- and missing the heart of the issue -- exploitation of tribals and their lands. Is this going to work? Not likely, says Mohan Guruswamy back from Bastar, the heart of the Naxal belt. More... Ek Musharraf, Ek Hasina In what looked like a reprise of the old Hindi film starring Joy Mukerji and Sadhana this tableaux brokered by America featured Benazir Bhutto's return and reconciliation with Musharraf. Except, Ek Musafir, Ek Hasina (1962) was a comedy. More... Why Gift when you can Regift? The holiday season has just passed by, and Americans have done their part to bolster the economy by the traditional gift-giving spree. As usual, Melvin Durai has a different take on the practice. Creative Recycling plays big in his scheme. More... Movies     There are 3 movies playing in Portland. Details... In the News In Gujarat, the BJP led by Narendra Modi is returned to power, albeit with a somewhat reduced majority. * * * In the Iowa Caucuses, non-frontrunners Barack Obama (D) and Mike Huckabee (R) blow away their rivals. Hillary Clinton places 3rd. * * * Huge storms in the US cause floods, highway closures and power failures. * * * President Bush visits the Middle-East this week. * * * US Stocks slide sharply as oil touches $100/barrel. About us |Submit articles |Advertise | Contact us |Subscribe FREE |Privacy Policy |Archives Copyright© indogram - the global Indian village in your neighborhood™