Articles By Palash R. Ghosh

Heroin addicts in Pakistan

From Economy Aug 09

Pakistan: Half-Million Hard-Core Heroin Addicts And Counting...

Pakistanis consume heroin valued at $1.2 billion every year.

Panga

From Politics & Policy Aug 08

South Africa Horrified By High-Profile Murders, But Homicide Rates Dropping

The murder rate in South Africa – while still high – has actually been plunging over the past 15 years or so.

Christian Dior Handbag

From Politics & Policy Aug 08

Let Them Eat Cake: Kim Jong-un's Wife’s Dior Handbag Costs As Much As A North Korean's Yearly Income

Amnesty International believes 1 million North Koreans have died of starvation since the 1990s, while millions more remain malnourished.

Another day on India's roads

From Politics & Policy Aug 08

Crash!: India’s Roads Are The Deadliest In The World

These figures also do not include the hundreds of thousands -- perhaps millions -- of Indians who are seriously injured by these frequent mishaps.

Kampala

From Politics & Policy Aug 08

Chinese In Uganda: Exploiters Or Economic Partners?

China has become Uganda’s No. 1 trade partner, replacing Britain.

Olympics Asylum

From Sports Aug 07

London 2012 Olympics: Seven Cameroonian Athletes Disappear

The athletes’ behavior has caused embarrassment in their native country.

Consistory Mass In St Peter's Basilica, Vatican

From Books Aug 07

Vatican Rejects Bulgarian Envoy Over Gay Novel: Latest Imbroglio Between Holy See And Sofia

Despite his sterling credentials, the Vatican will not approve his appointment.

Sikh Women

From Faith & Belief Aug 07

Sikhs: A Window Into A Beautiful, Hidden World

If more people followed the Sikh way of life, the United States (indeed, the whole world) would indeed be a much better place.

Pizza Hut Ad In Pakistan

From Companies Aug 07

Pizza In Pakistan: Another Face Of Globalization

The success of Pizza Hut and other foreign food companies suggest that Pakistanis are moving away from traditional meals, even during the holidays.

General Field Marshal Rommel with the inspection of a unit of the Indian Legion in France, 1944

From Faith & Belief Aug 07

Dear Sikh Temple Shooter, Some Indians Actually Fought For Hitler And Nazi Germany

This is one aspect of World War II that generates much discomfort and controversy in both India and in Europe.