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Global Warming: Science Or Politics?

By Syun-Ichi Akasofu for Far Eastern Economic Review on 1 Sep 2007

When millennial climate change patterns are mentioned, many people point to the "2,500 scientists from 130 countries" who have agreed that global warming is caused by the greenhouse effect. Yet not even the International Panel of Climate Change to which these people refer presents definitive scientific proof that the present warming is mostly caused by the greenhouse effect.

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Teacher Snips Off Student's Sikha, Angers Vaishnavas

The Times of India on 12 Sep 2007

KRISHNAGORE: When Class IX student Kailash Sardar failed to provide a definition of the Earth, it was a pair of scissors that his teacher drew out in response.

 

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Judge's Statement on Gita Sparks Debate

CNN-IBN (India Broadcast News) on 11 Sep 2007

New Delhi: " It is the duty of every citizen of India under Article 51-A of the Constitution of India, irrespective of caste, creed or religion, to follow dharma as propounded by the Bhagvad Gita".

This is not a chorus by any Saffron brigade, but the pronouncement of a judge of the Allahabad High Court.

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Bhagavad-gita To Be Taught in Nevada Community College

Asian Tribune on 10 Sep 2007

Reno (Nevada, USA): Bhagavad-Gita, the best known Hindu scripture worldwide, will be taught in the prestigious institution of Nevada, Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC), in November next.

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