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Hero Munjal’s class act

Hero Munjal’s class act

At 86, Munjal still has clear memories of his early days in Kamalia All heart. That’s the only phrase to describe Brijmohan Lall Munjal’s extraordinarily moving speech at the valedictory...
Pitching for cricket academy

Pitching for cricket academy

It’s really a new spin to the cricket-for-peace concept, something that will surely promote better understanding between the neighbours Imagine. Wasim Akram, one of the greatest fast bowlers of...
BEYOND BORDERS

BEYOND BORDERS

“I’d like to see a fashion week that will include both Indian and Pakistani designers at one platform in one place” – Faiza Samee Piyali Dasgupta Karachi based fashion...
Arts across borders Breaking myths

Arts across borders Breaking myths

Zarminae Ansari continues her conversations about cultural exchanges with cross-border friends Sangeeta Isavaran is a choreographer, performer, researcher and social activist. She is the recipient of...
Road to friendship

Road to friendship

By Huma Ahmar “It’s such a pity, you could be (and should be) kind neighbours appreciating one another and you are not,” wrote Michel, a Frenchman, referring to India and Pakistan...
‘Both nations need sustainable ties and business can be the anchor’

‘Both nations need sustainable ties and business can be the anchor’

The Hindu ‘Leadership has failed to translate tremendous warmth between the people into concrete results’ ‘Business creates vested interests and once there is interest there will be...
Open trade helps SMEs

Open trade helps SMEs

Emphasising the need to create more openness for commerce and trade between India and Pakistan, Sunil Munjal, chairman Hero Corporate Services, said that economic growth in the region cannot happen...
A grounding for reconciliation

A grounding for reconciliation

Dilip D’Souza and Beena Sarwar continue their email discussion, questioning state versions of history and politics Dear Beena,  (May 20, 2010) So here you go – on my wife’s...
Ask Gilani not to praise Singh

Ask Gilani not to praise Singh

NEW DEHLI: One of the leading editors of India on Wednesday urged Pakistani delegates to ask Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani not to praise his Indian counter part Manmohan Singh too much because it...
Shahrukh Khan is here!

Shahrukh Khan is here!

NEW DELHI: Shahrukh Khan was a very visible and live presence at the inaugural ceremony of the Indo-Pak Business meet, Times of India reported on Wednesday. When the chief guest, Finance Minister...