Monday, July 23, 2007

Iraq: Huge Unexploited Oil Resources


Kirkuk, the third largest city in Iraq, is unable to export its oil resources although its production capacity is 2.1 million barrels per day. This reflects the general situation in this country which enjoys huge oil resources which remain unexploited. Although Iraq owns the third oil reserve world-wide, its old infrastructure, and the consecutive sabotage since the American invasion in 2003, and the wide spread corruption are all factors that stop the country from exploiting this wealth. In addition to the current war on the different fronts in Iraq, there is another secret war which is the war of oil.

Friday, July 06, 2007

Choice of Prathibha Patil as Women President : A Suicidal Decision

Choice of Prathibha Patil as Women President : A Suicidal Decision

India has been looking for a women President for the last 57 years. When the UPA decided to nominate Prathibha Patil as the candidature for the President, it was a suicidal decision for two reasons. What is the qualification of Ms.Patil to be the President of India since she never appeared in the higher strata of either political or public life. In fact, we can ignore this fact taking into account of India’s previous Presidents’ background. However, how can we respect our first citizen whose family has the track record of criminal background? It does not mean that Bhairon Singh Shikhawat of BJP is aptly qualified to be the President. That is a different case of a person who is very much infamous of promoting the current phase of communalism. Mr.Shekhawat was responsible for inventing different strategies of Hindutva while holding many political posts prior to the present Vice President. The general public understands that there is an acute shortage of candidature for the Congress party. Besides this, Sonia Gandhi wants a puppet in the post of President. Abul Kalam, the outgoing President has proved his position as most dignified and not just singing machine. If Ms.Patil is elected as the new President of India, then she will be the worst President of India. It is very unfortunate that the Left Front has strongly backed the UPA candidature, for which they have to pay a heavy price in future.