The SCO that had a small beginning with China in the lead has grown into one of the major world organizations because a large number of Asian countries have joined it.
The Places of Worship Act ignores the traumatic history of invasions and barbarism and offers little scope to put back the traditional worship and ritualistic fabric in its original place.
One year after it seized power in Kabul, the Taliban leadership has failed to stabilise its rule and is grappling with various jihadi groups that have found shelter in Afghanistan.
Implored by the devotees and impelled by a deep inner voice, Arunachala, the sage composed the Aksharamanamalai during one of his circuits around the hill.
