Tuesday, November 29, 2005
Interesting article on the concept and effect of dowries, a system prevalent in the Indian subcontinental cultures despite recent attempts to eradicate it. In other news, the last surviving member of the group that assassinated Gandhi, dies.
"....reformers who would prefer a constitutional monarchy that would limit theWelcome to the soap opera that will decide the world's fate. Stay tuned.
power of the Saudi king; fundamentalists forces who despise the monarchy and
seek a government run by Islamist clerics; infighting among the 3,000-strong
royal family as to the line of succession; and the question as to how long
oil production can continue at its present rate and if it can be increased
to meet growing world demand."
Oil&Gas Financial Journal
Faraz Ahmed 11:53 a.m.