Riaz Haq's Blog – November 2015 Archive (5)

Search Blog Posts

Pakistan Youngsters Crowned World Champs at Education Games 2015

Pakistanis were crowned World Champions and won the Maths World Cup, with Malaysia taking second place and the Literacy World Cup and Australia claiming third place overall and the Science World Cup, according to a report in Australia's The Educator publication.…

Continue

Added by Riaz Haq on November 30, 2015 at 9:00am — 1 Comment

Amir Khan Under Fire Over “Intolerance” in India; Black Friday in Pakistan; Russia-Turkey Conflict in Syria; PPP’s Asim Husain Charged

Why did Bollywood Amir Khan talk about “intolerance” in India? Why did Hindu Nationalists attack him so furiously over it? Did they prove their intolerance by their rabid reaction?



What is Thanksgiving in America? What is… Continue

Added by Riaz Haq on November 28, 2015 at 8:00pm — 4 Comments

Black Friday Sales Hit Pakistan

Pakistan saw its first Black Friday sales this year. These retail sales were on at both brick-and-mortar stores and e-tailers like Daraz.pk. There were also media reports indicating similar sales in the UK and other countries as well.  For those unfamiliar with Black Friday, let me explain what it is.…



Continue

Added by Riaz Haq on November 28, 2015 at 10:00am — 3 Comments

Diwali Brings "Severe" Pollution Warning For Delhi, India

India's capital Delhi has the dubious distinction of being the world's most polluted city and Diwali fireworks are making its air pollution even worse. The smog will be particularly dangerous on Nov. 12 and 13, with the concentration of pollution-related particles — PM2.5 and PM10 — projected to increase by 148% and 170% respectively, according to Indian media reports.

News headlines said US…

Continue

Added by Riaz Haq on November 10, 2015 at 10:18pm — 6 Comments

Economists Warn Modi of Negative Impact of His Hindu Base's Intolerance

Top economists have now joined the rapidly growing ranks of Indian writers, historians and other intellectuals warning Modi government of the negative consequences of rising intolerance for the entire nation.…
Continue

Added by Riaz Haq on November 1, 2015 at 4:40pm — 23 Comments

Latest Blog Posts

Most Popular Blog Posts

Monthly Archives

2026

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

Pre-Paid Legal


Twitter Feed

    follow me on Twitter

    Live Traffic Feed


    Sponsored Links

    South Asia Investor Review
    Investor Information Blog

    Haq's Musings
    Riaz Haq's Current Affairs Blog

    Please Bookmark This Page!




    Blog Posts

    Modi's AI Spectacle: Chaos and Deception in New Delhi

    The India AI Impact Summit 2026, held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, has been marred by chaos, confusion and deception. The events on the ground have produced unintended media headlines for India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi who wants to be seen as the "vishwaguru" (teacher of the world) in the field of artificial intelligence as well. First, there was massive chaos on the opening day, with long…

    Continue

    Posted by Riaz Haq on February 19, 2026 at 12:00pm — 13 Comments

    India-Pakistan Cricket Match: The Biggest Single Event in the World of Sports

    Why did Pakistan's decision to boycott the India-Pakistan match in solidarity with Bangladesh in this year's T20 World Cup send shockwaves around the world? And why did it trigger the International Cricket Council's and other cricket boards' urgent efforts to persuade Pakistan to return to the match? The reason has a lot to do with its massive financial impact, estimated to be as much as …

    Continue

    Posted by Riaz Haq on February 11, 2026 at 4:00pm — 2 Comments

    © 2026   Created by Riaz Haq.   Powered by

    Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service