Arshad M. Khan

France is playing host to 184 countries competing in the XXXIII Olympics. Centered in Paris as they are, the River Seine played a prominent role in the opening ceremony last Friday.

As the Olympic Games draw to a close, another significant event is to be celebrated mid-week on the Indian subcontinent — the anniversary of independence from Britain achieved after an arduous struggle. Moreover the British had long extracted Indian wealth, and let local weaving skills die out in order to sell factory-made cloth to India.

Ever since the Biden candidacy terminated and Vice President Kamala Harris seized the mantle, the comfortable lead enjoyed by Trump in the polls has withered.

What is quite amazing about this U.S. election is the Democratic candidate. Her central theme, to chart a new path forward, begs one simple question, "Where have you been these past four years?"

Ever since a Lindt ancestor accidentally left a chocolate mass rolling mixer running overnight, the family has been prominent in the chocolate business.

The first debate between the major candidates in the US presidential election has been held, and the major takeaway is a sense of dismay. Is this the best this country can do?

The cycle of devastation followed by rebuilding is as old as humanity. Wars destroy, peace is a time to start over and rebuild.

An interesting phenomenon has emerged in the current US presidential election. Quite a few voters do not like either candidate and therefore do not intend to vote.

The election is over in the U.S. and a new president has been elected. This time the polls had two candidates in a virtual tie for favorability with the American public.

The president-elect, Donald Trump, has revealed some curious cabinet appointments, including a czar to head government efficiency.