All Things Pakistan (ATP) (Free subscription) | 09/24/2008
Mast Qalandar As promised in my earlier post on The Caps of Pakistan, it is now time to talk about Purgees, or turbans. A turban in Pakistan is more than simple head-gear. It is also a symbol of one’s honor. Kicking a person’s turban off his head (pugree uchalna) is tantamount to insulting him. On the other [...]
forward movement (Free subscription) | 09/10/2008
I didn’t think much of that Obama “lipstick on a pig” thing at first. Even politicians should be allowed to use the English language and speak freely without fear of being smeared, like when Romney made that “tarbaby” remark.* In fact, I thought the second part of the quote, “You can wrap an old fish [...]
New York Times (Free subscription) | 09/09/2008
For Iraqis, as for Americans, the answer is far more complex than a simple “stay” or “go.” For both it is about a nation’s sense of itself and its place in the world.
The Gathering Storm (Free subscription) | 07/07/2008
That’s right. It’s not the suicide bombers, terrorism, beheadings, honor killings and the list goes on and on. No! It’s the turbans that drive infidels to Islamophobia . A Muslim-style turban is perceived as a threat, according to a new study, even by people who don't realize they hold the prejudice, dubbed "the turban effect" by researchers. Research volunteers played a computer game that showed apartment...
Apprising Ministries (Free subscription) | 07/03/2008
Having both contacted Way of the Master behind the scenes there was nothing further or could do but bring this issue before the Body of Christ. And I agree with Ingrid Schlueter as she brings out:As Christians does it matter at what conferences we speak? In the unlikely event that I’m asked to speak at a white supremacist conference, a lesbian pride rally, a wiccan convention, or a feminist gathering,...
The Telegraph India (Free subscription) | 06/28/2008
Jaipur, June 27: Michael Douglas has worn many hats in his brilliant Hollywood career: ruthless Wall Street player to swashbuckling adventurer to President of America.
India eNews (Free subscription) | 06/23/2008
Navjot Singh Sidhu, MP and former cricketer, was arrested here Monday along with a few supporters for protesting against rising inflation.
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 06/23/2008
Life & style: Menswear on show in Milan has an unstructured feel and 'just out of the tumble dryer' look
WCBSTV.com: Your Source For New Yor (Free subscription) | 06/07/2008
New York City's Sikh community wants the Department of Education to track bias incidents after a student was attacked this week. The Sikh Coalition held a news conference Friday about students targeted for the turbans they wear as part of their religion.
Webloggin (Free subscription) | 06/01/2008
I am hoping that this is a joke. But given the idiocy of the American left my best hope is that New Hampshire is about the only place in America where you can find a bunch of idiots like those running a middle school in the town of Amherst. Get this, on May 9th the [...]
Alertnet (Free subscription) | 05/22/2008
Source: Reuters May 22 (Reuters) - Tuareg-led insurgents have been fighting government forces in northern Mali and Niger. Following are facts about the Tuareg and their insurgencies. "BLUE MEN OF THE ...
西儒 ─ The Western Confucian (Free subscription) | 05/07/2008
Proof positive that the Vatican is in cahoots with the Axis of Evil will be found by some in the above photo, from Sandro Magister's latest — When the Turbans of Persia Pay Homage to the Pastor of Rome . A description of the colloquium: The latest talks with Muslim representatives took place in the Vatican, with eight representatives of the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization of Tehran, and...
Times of India (Free subscription) | 04/05/2008
Here is a quick synopsis of the week full fashion and fashion statements.
Iraqi Bloggers Central (Free subscription) | 03/26/2008
At last, we are witnessing the most serious attempt to break the back of the Mahdi Army (JAM) since August 2004 when Sistani pulled their fat out of the fire and Jeffrey shut down this blog in protest . Framing the Conflict So far, I've identified 4 separate takes on the decision by the Iraqi government to finally bust the JAM gangs. I'll update this round-up It's About Time This seems like the most...
TheSpoof.com - Spoof News (Free subscription) | 03/14/2008
It could be cricket or in neighbouring Pakistan it could be the amount of angry men with moustaches that can burn an American flag in front of one television camera, but neither is true.
