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Class is man’s biggest blunder

I was a boy, and full of innocence and love, till I left Calcutta. But became a Bengali on landing in New Delhi.

an hour ago

Move to aid Lebanon holds promise

Lebanon’s financial health is worsening. And it is not just because of the coronavirus. Its leaders are reportedly equally responsible for the state of the nation’s economy. Lebanon’s economy faces an “arduous and prolonged depression,” with real GPD projected

8 hours ago

Delightful day

It is really an honour to be among the United Arab Emirates’ residents celebrating the United Arab Emirates’ 49th National Day (“Residents praise UAE spirit, feel honoured to be a part of it,” Dec. 2, Gulf Today).

8 hours ago

Climate change puts planet in grave danger

The planet is a dangerous state of peril. Human beings – read world leaders – should take the cue. The most serious warning has so far come from UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres.

02 Dec 2020

For Prime Minister Boris Johnson, it’s Nature first

While the UK and EU negotiators move slowly (or not) to a post-Brexit trade agreement, the government has this week set out a future for one of the sectors which is likely to be most affected: agriculture. The message is: Nature First!

02 Dec 2020

Vaccination for COVID-19 made me overjoyed and confused

It’s possible that AstraZeneca has preemptively saved my life by inoculating me against the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. I’m just not sure I can trust them, or that possibility.

02 Dec 2020

Biden’s inauguration speech important

Biden’s inaugural address presents an opportunity not only to calm a combustible nation but also to set the terms and define the stakes of his leadership for the next four years. There are four presidential transitions

02 Dec 2020

Happy holidays

One thing I have already perceived is holidays out here are clubbed with the weekend. It’s great to some extent as this gives all of us time and opportunity to compose ourselves, work on things we need to fix, spent quality

02 Dec 2020

UAE: A citadel of welfare for its people

Truly, the UAE looks after its citizens with an intensity rarely seen in other countries. It has considerably raised the bar for the welfare and wellbeing of its people.

01 Dec 2020

Virus curbs could curb festive spirit

Countries around the world are agonising over new coronavirus curbs ahead of Christmas and other holidays as global infections approach 60 million. It’s going to be a totally different ‘festive’ season this time – without some of the traditional

30 Nov 2020

It’s quite incumbent on us to avoid the spoils

Many of my fellow Democrats have spent the past four weeks aghast at the reality that more than 73 million of our co-citizens saw fit to vote for the reelection of Donald Trump. “How could they do that?” we ask. After four years of his presidency,

30 Nov 2020

The challenges of dating during COVID-19

So, when are you getting married then?” He starts to hum the Wedding March. “Well Grandpa, I’m single, in lockdown and we are in the middle of a pandemic, so… probably not soon.” “You will be like Din Joe. We always asked him

30 Nov 2020

Editorial

Move to aid Lebanon holds promise

Lebanon’s financial health is worsening. And it is not just because of the coronavirus. Its leaders are reportedly equally responsible for the state o...

8 hours ago

Climate change puts planet in grave danger

The planet is a dangerous state of peril. Human beings – read world leaders – should take the cue. The most serious warning has so far come from UN S...

02 Dec 2020

UAE: A citadel of welfare for its people

Truly, the UAE looks after its citizens with an intensity rarely seen in other countries. It has considerably raised the bar for the welfare and wellb...

01 Dec 2020

Virus curbs could curb festive spirit

Countries around the world are agonising over new coronavirus curbs ahead of Christmas and other holidays as global infections approach 60 million. It...

30 Nov 2020

UAE’s heroes will always be in our hearts

Once again, we remember the unforgettable contribution of our bravehearts, who sacrificed their lives for the sake of their country. With their sacrif...

29 Nov 2020

Maradona, the colossus of football

There is a saying that ‘cometh the moment, cometh the man’. The moment was the 1986 Football World Cup Quarter-finals, when Maradona seized the moment...

27 Nov 2020

It may not be a Blue Christmas in Germany

Every cloud has a silver lining. Even amid the gloom and doom of the coronavirus pandemic, there are words of cheer. German Chancellor Angela Merkel h...

26 Nov 2020

Imran Khan’s peace overtures towards Kabul welcome

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan has donned the role of peacemaker, as he tries to push for a ceasefire between the Taliban and Afghan forces. Pak...

25 Nov 2020

Columnists

Class is man’s biggest blunder

I was a boy, and full of innocence and love, till I left Calcutta. But became a Bengali on landing in New Delhi.

an hour ago

The issue of being more lenient with students

I honestly don’t know what’s happening to the UK education system. At one time it was the most prestigious system in the world. But over the past 20 y...

8 hours ago

Time of reckoning after hasty farm sector reforms

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government pushed through Parliament last September a set of three legislative measures, projected as the biggest farm ...

30 Nov 2020

President Trump’s false claims are highly dangerous

Donald Trump intends to do his utmost to sabotage the incoming administration by cultivating an atmosphere of hostility among his followers toward Pre...

29 Nov 2020

Analysis

Lines between deceit and ignorance are blurred

Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin just became the latest prominent Republican elected official to try to undermine democracy. Attorney General Bill Bar...

8 hours ago

Deforestation puts local people in a precarious situation

The announcement this week by the Brazilian space agency that Amazon deforestation has surged to a 12-year high will come as little surprise to anyone...

8 hours ago

For Prime Minister Boris Johnson, it’s Nature first

While the UK and EU negotiators move slowly (or not) to a post-Brexit trade agreement, the government has this week set out a future for one of the se...

02 Dec 2020

Vaccination for COVID-19 made me overjoyed and confused

It’s possible that AstraZeneca has preemptively saved my life by inoculating me against the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. I’m just not sure I can trus...

02 Dec 2020

Biden’s inauguration speech important

Biden’s inaugural address presents an opportunity not only to calm a combustible nation but also to set the terms and define the stakes of his leaders...

02 Dec 2020

It’s quite incumbent on us to avoid the spoils

Many of my fellow Democrats have spent the past four weeks aghast at the reality that more than 73 million of our co-citizens saw fit to vote for the ...

30 Nov 2020

The challenges of dating during COVID-19

So, when are you getting married then?” He starts to hum the Wedding March. “Well Grandpa, I’m single, in lockdown and we are in the middle of a pande...

30 Nov 2020

Let’s skip big sales, support local businesses instead

While we are stuck at home about to start our Christmas shopping, cyber week sales will entice many of us to scroll for the best sale prices. This yea...

29 Nov 2020

Letters to The Editor

Delightful day

It is really an honour to be among the United Arab Emirates’ residents celebrating the United Arab Emirates’ 49th National Day (“Residents praise UAE ...

8 hours ago

Happy holidays

One thing I have already perceived is holidays out here are clubbed with the weekend. It’s great to some extent as this gives all of us time and oppor...

02 Dec 2020

No peace, no prosperity

Nineteen years on, the overriding concern is averting a chaotic conclusion specially in view of the fact that more than 3,500 coalition troops are dea...

30 Nov 2020

Abu Dhabi’s vital role

The world is waiting for a COVID-19 vaccine. Among the medical and media storylines about the COVID-19 pandemic the vaccine tested in the UAE — over 3...

29 Nov 2020

Miseries of Cyclone Nivar

Tens of thousands of people were evacuated, as parts of India’s southern coast were flooded on Thursday after a cyclone slammed into its shores (“Five...

27 Nov 2020

We’ll miss you, Diego

Diego Maradona, who died on Wednesday, will forever be remembered as one of the greatest footballers. He was 60. Widely regarded as one of the greates...

26 Nov 2020

Friday prayers

My prayers for those who are suffering from COVID-19. My prayers for those who care for them, and for those who are suffering from anxiety during this...

25 Nov 2020

Unique performance

Let’s start the celebrations for the National Day as the UAE community will unite in harmony as they lend their voices to a unique performance of the ...

24 Nov 2020