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A quintessential scientist who patiently worked on his calculations until almost the very end, Riazuddin published his last physics research paper in 2013—a remarkable feat for an 82-year-old. For one who had helped set Pakistan on its nuclear path, the farewell Riazuddin got from a bomb-loving nation was surprisingly low key. The country’s powerful nuclear and security establishment was clearly not willing to celebrate a man who had rebelled against it.

Trapped in their traditional and outmoded mindset they are out to subvert the peace process

Most people who’ve seen the [google] ad have been moved to tears or at least choked up, despite their best intentions. But beyond the fantasy fairytale ending of ‘reunion’ lurks the reality, like a wicked witch keeping lovers apart. And that reality is the wretched visa regime that makes it next to impossible for Indians and Pakistanis to visit each other’s countries.

On the occassion of International Women Human Rights Defenders Day, November 29, 2013, we are commemorating Sunila Abeysekera, a tireless defender of human rights in Sri Lanka. Sunila is remembered as a mother, activist, writer, critic, feminist, and singer with a wonderful sense of humor. Listen to Sunila sing in this short slide show we’ve put together to commemorate her life.

Far-left ’splittist’ sects like Comrade Bala’s proliferated in the 70s – and a genuine desire for change was corrupted