THE EMERGING ORDER
PREAMBLE: When Antoine van Agtmael coined the term “emerging markets” in 1981 as an upbeat alternative to “the…
A Perspective on Muslims’ Current Situation
Muslim ideologues, especially during the past few decades, have espoused a passion to make two assertions. One, religiously…
As I Live and Learn
“Experience has taught me to put a premium on those people who can appreciate you for what you…
A Riposte to Islam a moderate religion
The biggest difference between Islam and other religions today is that Islamic societies “impose” Islamic rules by force.…
ISLAM: A MODERATE RELIGION?
PREAMBLE In talking to my friends of various backgrounds I often get the impression that Islam is a…
RIBA IN THE CONTEMPORARY CONTEXT
PREAMBLE The concept of “usury” termed as ‘Riba” by the Quran has a long historical life, throughout most…
RELIGION: Its evolutionary dynamics
The conventional wisdom is that religion is the realm of the irrational (in a good or a bad…
NUTRITION
• Eating healthy food is more than a function of counting calories. It also takes into account the…
Physical dimension of well being
The best time for exercising is when you can make it, but prefer morning or during the day.…