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'Discovery' for West 'subjugation' for rest
News, Imtiaz Muqbil, Published on 13/05/2012
» An intense and fascinating debate on the legacy of colonialism and its impact on the world's indigenous peoples took place at the UN headquarters in New York last Sunday and Monday. The 11th session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues focussed on the theme: ''The Doctrine of Discovery: Its enduring impact on indigenous peoples and the right to redress for past conquests''.
India seeks tourism industry's help to save water resources
Business, Imtiaz Muqbil, Published on 09/01/2012
» Delegates attending the inaugural session on water conservation at the annual caucus of overseas Indians here were surprised to find that the chief guest was Indian Tourism Minister Subodh Kant Sahai.