Should you be nuclear-armed?

I was asked this question: Why should Russia be nuclear-armed? Sounds silly? No. many of those who have nukes wonder why their power should be neutralized by others.. India and Pakistan, Iran and Israel, Kim Jong-Un the rocketman and Donald Trump the madman have been asking this question against each other. Power of genocide blocks … Continue reading Should you be nuclear-armed?

2000 Rupee  Notes Galore But No Money For a Funeral

A Jain lady, who voted for Modi’s party – primarily because she is from Gujarat and secondarily because – in her own words – he put those people in their place -  told me this: “Modi Saa’b is very brave. He takes big risks. That is OK.  I stood in a queue for two days, … Continue reading 2000 Rupee  Notes Galore But No Money For a Funeral

Why do people state that the United States is funding ISIS?

Why do people state that the United States is funding ISIS? Answer by Vishu Menon: On the face of it, it's a preposterous conspiracy theory. Why, indeed would the United States want to fund a terrorist gang that it's fighting? But wait a minute. The United States is not a monolith that works according to … Continue reading Why do people state that the United States is funding ISIS?

WHY ISN’T THE ‘WEST’ HELPING ASSAD?

This is my reply to  quora.com to the question "Is al-Assad more dangerous than ISIS? If not then why is the West not supporting him?" The answer, in a nutshell, is simple, The right and the most obvious thing to do is that all the warring parties other than Islamic State join together to defeat … Continue reading WHY ISN’T THE ‘WEST’ HELPING ASSAD?

WHY I’LL CONVERT WHEN TED CRUZ IS PRESIDENT

My  new-found friend  Nelson Jacob, who works in a toy factory but also  preaches on the sly in a non-preachable and peaceful Country where we both live to earn a living, told me about my fate after death.  While thus foretelling my doom, he kept staring suggestively at my white beard, wrinkles under the chin … Continue reading WHY I’LL CONVERT WHEN TED CRUZ IS PRESIDENT

THE KANHAIYA STORY

The Background Jawaharlal University, New Delhi, is one of the top Universities of India. Several military colleges and schools proudly bear accreditation to JNU.  Indian Administrative Service trainee officers on completion of their course are awarded a Master’s degree by this University which boasts of some 8000 students in all disciplines of knowledge and has  … Continue reading THE KANHAIYA STORY

How A Bishop’s Visit To The PM Demonstrates India’s Religious Harmony

His Grace Dr. Philipose Mar Chrysostom and the Greatest Ever Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Damodardas  Modi spent (some) time together, says a tweet by Mr. Modi himself. A photo attached to the tweet shows the two holding hands in the best of India's great traditions. The Bishop (or Metropolitan) heads  the Marthoma Syrian Diocese. … Continue reading How A Bishop’s Visit To The PM Demonstrates India’s Religious Harmony