Sunday, November 30, 2008
There will be no entry in Clare Street for one day tomorrow to convey its condolence to the families of the victims of the Siege of Mumbai.
India-Pakistan ties from American standpoints
According to the analyses of Jane Perlez as well as Mark Mazzetti and Peter Baker, the changing relationship between India and Pakistan in the aftermaths of the Siege of Mumbai could impact on the American strategic planning in the security complex also involving Afghanistan.
Delhi: all security operations in Mumbai over
Delhi: all security operations in Mumbai over
Delhi: all security operations in Mumbai over
The Times of India has quoted M L Kumawat, Special Secretary in the Union Home Ministry in Delhi, as saying that all security operations in Mumbai "are over" and "there are no more terrorists now in Mumbai". The search for critical details, like the real identities of the attackers and also their doctrine, networks and motives to re-construct a more coherent picture of what had actually transpired, has already started.
India-Pakistan ties under nervous observation
India-Pakistan ties under nervous observation
Saturday, November 29, 2008
India-Pakistan ties under nervous observation

Gunmen in Mumbai for protracted operations
Gunmen in Mumbai for protracted operations
There are news reports that bags of edible almonds have been found in the dead bodies of the gunman in Mumbai providing further proof that their operations were planned and to be carried out as a form of protracted urban guerrilla warfare in the densely populated centre of finance. The actual figure and real identities of the gunmen who are still in operations in the areas are not clearly known yet to the public.
Observation on gunmen' s rampage in Mumbai
Observation on gunmen' s rampage in Mumbai
Friday, November 28, 2008
Observation on gunmen' s rampage in Mumbai
It seems to me that the gunmen still rampaging in Mumbai, whatever their organisation and motives, are fairly well-trained, well-equipped, well-financed and well-conditioned for protracted war-like operations. The coordinated simultaneity of their attacks at different locations in an urban setting also indicates that the operations were well-planned.
Secular India confronts rise of 'holy' violence
Secular India confronts rise of 'holy' violence
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Dream of exploring Egypt & ancient pyramids
Educational values of stamp collecting hobby
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Classic Chinese literature in English language

Western classics in Chinese-language editions
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Charles Dickens' writings still good for youths
Charles Dickens' works such as A Tale of Two Cities and Oliver Twist were, of course, the reading favourites of Ng Xiao Qing's father Beng Ching and I when we were younger in our hometown Ipoh. We think Dickens' writings are still morally inspiring for youths today, whether the works are consumed in English, Malay, Chinese or Tamil.
Another timeless masterpiece of Victor Hugo
Another timeless masterpiece of Victor Hugo
Monday, November 24, 2008
Spirit & ideals of Dr. M. K. Rajakumar live on
The body Dr. M.K. Rajakumar was cremated in Kuala Lumpur at 4 pm yesterday but his patriotic spirit and humanistic ideals, like those of martyrs S.A. Ganapathy and P. Veerasenan, will, without doubts, live on to sustain the movement for the betterment of human conditions.
Unyielding Dr. M.K. Rajakumar rests in peace
Unyielding Dr. M.K. Rajakumar rests in peace
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Unyielding Dr. M.K. Rajakumar rests in peace

Dr. Rajakumar departs with unyielding belief
Dr. Rajakumar departs with unyielding belief

People' s intellectual Dr. M.K. Rajakumar dies
Saturday, November 22, 2008
People' s intellectual Dr. M.K. Rajakumar dies

Another timeless masterpiece of Victor Hugo
Younger fans of Victor Hugo' s Les Miserables
Friday, November 21, 2008
Younger fans of Victor Hugo' s Les Miserables

Educational values of stamp collecting hobby
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Al Qaeda still passionately hostile to America

Wednesday, November 19, 2008
America' s first female four-star army general

Panyu girl scores first Olympic gold for China
Republican movement revitalised in Australia

India commemorates Republic Day every year
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Critical & touchy decision for Obama to make

Putin could return as Russian president again
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Putin could return as Russian president again
For good or for ill, Vladimir Putin may return as a powerful president of an increasingly assertive Russia just when the tense Russia-West geopolitical competition in and around Europe has always been back. Russia has also increased activities in the Caribbean region recently.
Obama' s presidency faces 3 major challenges
Obama' s presidency faces 3 major challenges
Friday, November 14, 2008
Obama' s presidency faces 3 major challenges
It is abundantly clear, by now, that the three major challenges facing the Obama presidency are (1) Iran, (2) financial crisis and (3) Russia. These three major challenges are also most pressing for the moment. Pogroms and terrorism apparently inspired or motivated by faiths, to be sure, still call for special attention as well as very active concerns.
History back to Europe from East & Southeast
History back to Europe from East & Southeast
Thursday, November 13, 2008
History back to Europe from East & Southeast
Like it or not, Europe now faces the return of history not only in the form of a resurgent Russia in its east, but also a fairly bellicose and increasingly powerful Iran (Persia in ancient history) to its southeast.
Nuclearising Iran test-fires upgraded missiles
Nuclearising Iran test-fires upgraded missiles
Nuclearising Iran test-fires upgraded missiles
As the speculation of Israel could be launching surgical strikes against nuclear facilities inside Iran anytime from now on to 19 January next year is abuzz, Iran has reportedly just test-fired a new generation of missiles, which reportedly can reach Israel and even southern Europe.
Barack Obama under Iranian fire from Tehran
Barack Obama under Iranian fire from Tehran
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
News read from a world-historic perspective
Future historians would, I believe, consider the presidential victory of Barack Obama in America and the abolition of the 239-year monarchy in Nepal as world-historic events which are transformative in essence and progressive in direction with equality for all on earth as the goal.
World-historic meaning of French Revolution
World-historic meaning of French Revolution
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Legend of Rashid Maidin (1917-2006) lives on

Makcik Minah now enjoys feeding fish in pond
Makcik Minah now enjoys feeding fish in pond
Suriani Abdullah explores Internet nowadays
Monday, November 10, 2008
Suriani Abdullah explores Internet nowadays
Abdullah CD' s memoirs to be completed soon
Abdullah CD' s memoirs to be completed soon
Abu Samah still in reasonably good conditions
Sunday, November 09, 2008
Abu Samah still in reasonably good conditions
Obama presidency to face Russian challenges

Barack Obama under Iranian fire from Tehran
Barack Obama under Iranian fire from Tehran

Major & critical foreign policy test for Obama
Saturday, November 08, 2008
Major & critical foreign policy test for Obama

Obaman Revolution as world-historic process
Friday, November 07, 2008
Obaman Revolution as world-historic process

Central point of Obama' s presidential victory
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
Central point of Obama' s presidential victory

Muslim presidents in Hindu-majority republic
Watching return of USA presidential election

Next American president to face new reality
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
Court judgement on Chin Peng case criticised

Chin Peng's FC appeal proceedings postponed
Monday, November 03, 2008
Implication of yoga ban on Mr. Chamil Wariya

Next American president to face new reality

Analyzing post-Bush America' s foreign policy
Saturday, November 01, 2008
As guest of Abdullah Ahmad' s HR open house

Guests of Said Zahari' s Hari Raya open house