Monday, April 3, 2017

CounterCurrents: A Bold, ‘Outside The Box’ Suggestion For Addressing Climate Change, Fake News In The U.S Endangering Russian Ties While Corruption Pays Off Big





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A Bold, ‘Outside The Box’ Suggestion For Addressing Climate Change
by Kim Scipes 


A talk given by  Kim Scipes of Purdue University





Trump In Outer Space: The NASA Bill
by Dr Binoy Kampmark 


The NASA authorisation bill was another Trump huff and puff show, brimming with the usual air of minted if misplaced confidence.  “My fellow Americans, this week in the company of astronauts I was honoured to sign the NASA Transition Authorization Act right into law.”





Fake News In The U.S Endangering Russian Ties While Corruption Pays Off Big
by Dr Arshad M Khan 


The incessant drumbeat demonizing Russia has reached a crescendo here in the U.S. Half-truths lead, and outright lies follow. A Congressman on National Public Radio accuses the Russians of interfering in the November election; as a member of the Intelligence Committee, he should know better.






How Fair Is The Media?
by Moin Qazi 


In an ideal world, journalism is a profession of incredible integrity. Good journalists are amongst the most dexterous and skilled people in the world—and also the most respected. We have all benefited from the work of indefatigable journalists who put life, limb, family and even sanity on the line for  truth. There is no sane, decent, and democratic polity possible without journalists who challenge power, relentlessly pursue and disseminate  truth.






I Am An ‘Indian Muslim’!
by Sarah Kidwai 


I am an ‘Indian Muslim’ coming from a moderate practicing Muslim family. Brought up in Hindu neighborhood, studied in a Christian Missionary school and have friends of various faiths and ideologies. During my childhood I used to burn crackers with my friends on Diwali, make rangolis in neighborhood. I still have many Hindu, Bengali and Christian friends dining with us on Eid, enjoying ‘biryani’ and ‘siwai’ more than I do. Putting ‘bindi’ on my forehead fascinates me the most during my daily routine while going to the department of studies as well as other public places which never comes in my way of being identified as a Muslim






Education Still Far From The Reach Of Many Girls
by Richa Saxena 


In 2010, an estimated eighty-three of one hundred girls enrolled in primary schools (I–V classes) reached upper primary schools (VI–VIII classes), sixty-one reached secondary schools (IX–X classes), and only thirty-seven reached higher secondary levels (XI–XII classes).





Post-Sept 29 Surgical Strikes, Frequency Of Terror Incidents Increased, Locals In Militant Ranks Swelled
by Syed Junaid Hashmi 


Jammu and Kashmir witnessed no thaw in the militant activities, killings, fresh recruitments and infiltration attempts even after the September 29, 2016 surgical strike claim across the line of control (LOC) of the central government.





Grenade Attack At Nowhatta, Srinagar : Policeman Killed, Around A Dozen Personnel Injured
by Mir Suhail 


One policeman named Shamin Ahmad was killed while around a dozen injured after unidentified gunmen lobbed a grenade at a joint party of police and paramilitary CRPF in Nowhatta area of Srinagar downtown Sunday evening.











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