EDITOR'S COLUMN

Friends 

We are at the end of the year month. They say ‘all good things come to an end’ so shall be the bad ones. Anything that begins has to end. What the last month had in store for India and Indians has to be seen. Among the major events of the month has been the election of Barack Obama as the President of U.S. for the 2nd time. Death of Bal Thackeray brought to an end the life of one of the most charismatic parochial politician of the country. How politics of Mumbai shall change after the exit of Tiger shall be a matter of interest. Hanging of terrorist Kasab is another sad development that probably had to happen, whether right or wrong.

Month-in-Perspective has covered events that happened during the month, across India. As usual space constraints are limiting the coverage, of all happenings of relevance, to India and to the world at large.

Two events that took place during the month have been covered under Focus for its larger relevance. The attack on Malala Yousafazai, the Pakistani girl, was perceived to be an incident of a very serious nature and therefore deserved to be Focused. Similarly the continuity of Obama in the White House is another event of relevance to India, in our perception. Hence under Focus. Hope readers shall find them interesting. Do revert, with your inputs.