Two renditions of Mast Qalandar one balmy ‘Indian Night’ in Tunis
by Rashmee
Posted on August 31, 2017
When the Tunisian capital’s under-advertised Season of Love, Rouhanyet, ended (on August 28) it …
Read MoreDecide for yourself, but the man who wrote Steve Bannon’s ‘Bible’ sounds barmy
by Rashmee
Posted on March 1, 2017
There is nothing to indicate that Neil Howe suffers from delusional tendencies. His biographical sketch …
Read MoreSyria operation was a giant sandwich board for Russia. Here’s why
by Rashmee
Posted on February 28, 2017
Do you too get the sense that the Russians consider Syria to be a giant …
Read MoreEveryone’s talking about George Orwell’s novel ‘1984’. Read his essay ‘Marrakech’ instead
by Rashmee
Posted on February 10, 2017
Everyone is going on about George Orwell and 1984 these days but I would venture …
Read MoreKhalifa and Kairouan, Tunisia, 2017: New Year’s Day in pictures
by Rashmee
Posted on January 2, 2017
“I have seen you before,” said Khalifa suddenly, looking into our faces as we prepared …
Read More25 years ago today, the Soviet Union disappeared. Watch what’s coming in its place
by Rashmee
Posted on December 26, 2016
Today, 25 years ago, the Soviet Union officially became a relic of history. Its hammer …
Read MoreThomas Mallon, Republican & novelist, says Hillary will be depressed if she wins
by Rashmee
Posted on October 28, 2016
Thomas Mallon matters – he’s a novelist who writes American historical fiction. Very well regarded …
Read MoreIndia may note: Russian nationalism about Ovcharka fighting dogs but ‘rotting West’ too
by Rashmee
Posted on October 15, 2016
India’s Narendra Modi meets Russia’s Vladimir Putin today. They share a great deal, not just …
Read MoreDonald Trump is a bigger ‘big man’ than Pecos Bill of Texas who could lasso the moon
by Rashmee
Posted on September 28, 2016
This is still true after Monday’s first presidential debate. “We have always been at war …
Read MoreRefugee Olympic Team helps debunk myths
by Rashmee
Posted on August 14, 2016 / The Arab Weekly
The Refugee Olympic Team is an inspired gimmick and, like any novelty item, it is …
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Rashmee has lived and worked in several countries in the past decade, including Afghanistan, India, Haiti, Tunisia, the UAE, US and UK