Close on the heels of the terrorist attack on a church in Pakistan comes the attack on the famous Raghunath temple in Jammu claiming 12 lives. These killings are no more a novelty because they have been happening with sickening frequency since the direct action launched by Husain Shaheed Suhrawardy

The ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in Andhra Pradesh is looking ahead with hope in the dark for a dawn to say happy days are here again. The party is facing crisis that is mounting day after day. It would be more appropriate if we can say election after election.

At the time of elections, political leaders give all sorts of empty promises to people. During the 54 years after the Independence, people have vexed with the false promises of the leaders. Particularly leaders belonging to ruling parties try to bring heaven on earth by making the promises. But after